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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.92, 556.08 and 228.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.92, 556.08 and 228.32 is: 315.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.92 : 556.08 = 228.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.92/556.08 = 228.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.92x = 556.08 × 228.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.92x = 126,964.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,964.19/402.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.11

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