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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.08, 556.14 and 228.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.08, 556.14 and 228.42 is: 315.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.08 : 556.14 = 228.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.08/556.14 = 228.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.08x = 556.14 × 228.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.08x = 127,033.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,033.50/403.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.16

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