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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.25, 556.53 and 228.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.25, 556.53 and 228.61 is: 315.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.25 : 556.53 = 228.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.25/556.53 = 228.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.25x = 556.53 × 228.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.25x = 127,225.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,225.54/403.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.50

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