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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.35, 556.59 and 228.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.35, 556.59 and 228.70 is: 315.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.35 : 556.59 = 228.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.35/556.59 = 228.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.35x = 556.59 × 228.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.35x = 127,292.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,292.13/403.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.59

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