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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.04, 556.21 and 228.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.04, 556.21 and 228.38 is: 315.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.04 : 556.21 = 228.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.04/556.21 = 228.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.04x = 556.21 × 228.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.04x = 127,027.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,027.24/403.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.17

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