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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.19, 556.41 and 228.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.19, 556.41 and 228.54 is: 315.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.19 : 556.41 = 228.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.19/556.41 = 228.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.19x = 556.41 × 228.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.19x = 127,161.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,161.94/403.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.39

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