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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.96, 556.08 and 228.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.96, 556.08 and 228.36 is: 315.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.96 : 556.08 = 228.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.96/556.08 = 228.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.96x = 556.08 × 228.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.96x = 126,986.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,986.43/402.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.13

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