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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.17, 556.48 and 228.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.17, 556.48 and 228.62 is: 315.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.17 : 556.48 = 228.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.17/556.48 = 228.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.17x = 556.48 × 228.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.17x = 127,221.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,221.19/403.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.55

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