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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.34, 556.58 and 228.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.34, 556.58 and 228.74 is: 315.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.34 : 556.58 = 228.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.34/556.58 = 228.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.34x = 556.58 × 228.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.34x = 127,309.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,309.90/403.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.64

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