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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.89, 556.02 and 228.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.89, 556.02 and 228.24 is: 314.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.89 : 556.02 = 228.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.89/556.02 = 228.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.89x = 556.02 × 228.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.89x = 126,906.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,906.00/402.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.99

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