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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.16, 556.47 and 228.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.16, 556.47 and 228.51 is: 315.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.16 : 556.47 = 228.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.16/556.47 = 228.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.16x = 556.47 × 228.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.16x = 127,158.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,158.96/403.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.41

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