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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.96, 556.09 and 228.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.96, 556.09 and 228.31 is: 315.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.96 : 556.09 = 228.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.96/556.09 = 228.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.96x = 556.09 × 228.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.96x = 126,958.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,958.95/402.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.06

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