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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.47, 556.83 and 228.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.47, 556.83 and 228.78 is: 315.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.47 : 556.83 = 228.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.47/556.83 = 228.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.47x = 556.83 × 228.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.47x = 127,391.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,391.57/403.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.74

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