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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.55, 557 and 228.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.55, 557 and 228.99 is: 316.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.55 : 557 = 228.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.55/557 = 228.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.55x = 557 × 228.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.55x = 127,547.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,547.43/403.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.06

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