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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.38, 556.60 and 228.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.38, 556.60 and 228.70 is: 315.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.38 : 556.60 = 228.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.38/556.60 = 228.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.38x = 556.60 × 228.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.38x = 127,294.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,294.42/403.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.57

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