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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.49, 556.83 and 228.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.49, 556.83 and 228.85 is: 315.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.49 : 556.83 = 228.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.49/556.83 = 228.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.49x = 556.83 × 228.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.49x = 127,429.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,429.15/403.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.82

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