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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.12, 603.18 and 228.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.12, 603.18 and 228.78 is: 343.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.12 : 603.18 = 228.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.12/603.18 = 228.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.12x = 603.18 × 228.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.12x = 137,995.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,995.52/402.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.17

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