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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.20, 556.26 and 228.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.20, 556.26 and 228.48 is: 315.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.20 : 556.26 = 228.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.20/556.26 = 228.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.20x = 556.26 × 228.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.20x = 127,094.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,094.28/403.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.21

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