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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.91, 556.05 and 228.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.91, 556.05 and 228.25 is: 315.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.91 : 556.05 = 228.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.91/556.05 = 228.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.91x = 556.05 × 228.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.91x = 126,918.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,918.41/402.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.00

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