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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.97, 556.10 and 228.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.97, 556.10 and 228.31 is: 315.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.97 : 556.10 = 228.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.97/556.10 = 228.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.97x = 556.10 × 228.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.97x = 126,964.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,964.30/402.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.07

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