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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.11, 556.30 and 228.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.11, 556.30 and 228.44 is: 315.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.11 : 556.30 = 228.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.11/556.30 = 228.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.11x = 556.30 × 228.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.11x = 127,081.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,081.17/403.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.26

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