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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.94, 556 and 228.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.94, 556 and 228.25 is: 314.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.94 : 556 = 228.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.94/556 = 228.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.94x = 556 × 228.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.94x = 126,907
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,907/402.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.95

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