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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.07, 556.20 and 228.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.07, 556.20 and 228.40 is: 315.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.07 : 556.20 = 228.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.07/556.20 = 228.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.07x = 556.20 × 228.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.07x = 127,034.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,034.69/403.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.17

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