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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.40, 556.74 and 228.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.40, 556.74 and 228.75 is: 315.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.40 : 556.74 = 228.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.40/556.74 = 228.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.40x = 556.74 × 228.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.40x = 127,354.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,354.28/403.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.71

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