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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.54, 556.87 and 228.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.54, 556.87 and 228.88 is: 315.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.54 : 556.87 = 228.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.54/556.87 = 228.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.54x = 556.87 × 228.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.54x = 127,456.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,456.41/403.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.85

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