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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.48, 556.80 and 228.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.48, 556.80 and 228.80 is: 315.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.48 : 556.80 = 228.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.48/556.80 = 228.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.48x = 556.80 × 228.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.48x = 127,395.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,395.84/403.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.74

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