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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.02, 556.02 and 228.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.02, 556.02 and 228.33 is: 315.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.02 : 556.02 = 228.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.02/556.02 = 228.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.02x = 556.02 × 228.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.02x = 126,956.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,956.05/403.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.01

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