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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.10, 556.25 and 228.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.10, 556.25 and 228.45 is: 315.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.10 : 556.25 = 228.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.10/556.25 = 228.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.10x = 556.25 × 228.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.10x = 127,074.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,074.17/403.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.25

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