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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.93, 556.08 and 228.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.93, 556.08 and 228.33 is: 315.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.93 : 556.08 = 228.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.93/556.08 = 228.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.93x = 556.08 × 228.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.93x = 126,969.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,969.75/402.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.12

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