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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.59, 556.91 and 228.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.59, 556.91 and 228.90 is: 315.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.59 : 556.91 = 228.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.59/556.91 = 228.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.59x = 556.91 × 228.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.59x = 127,472.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,472.77/403.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.85

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