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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.08, 556.26 and 228.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.08, 556.26 and 228.44 is: 315.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.08 : 556.26 = 228.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.08/556.26 = 228.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.08x = 556.26 × 228.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.08x = 127,072.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,072.03/403.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.25

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