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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.18, 603.81 and 228.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.18, 603.81 and 228.96 is: 343.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.18 : 603.81 = 228.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.18/603.81 = 228.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.18x = 603.81 × 228.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.18x = 138,248.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,248.34/402.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.75

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