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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.18, 556.44 and 228.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.18, 556.44 and 228.58 is: 315.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.18 : 556.44 = 228.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.18/556.44 = 228.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.18x = 556.44 × 228.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.18x = 127,191.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,191.06/403.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.47

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