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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.94, 602.30 and 228.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.94, 602.30 and 228.40 is: 342.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.94 : 602.30 = 228.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.94/602.30 = 228.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.94x = 602.30 × 228.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.94x = 137,564.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,564.39/401.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.25

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