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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.96, 556.03 and 228.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.96, 556.03 and 228.27 is: 314.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.96 : 556.03 = 228.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.96/556.03 = 228.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.96x = 556.03 × 228.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.96x = 126,924.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,924.97/402.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.98

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