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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.59, 557.03 and 228.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.59, 557.03 and 228.94 is: 315.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.59 : 557.03 = 228.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.59/557.03 = 228.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.59x = 557.03 × 228.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.59x = 127,525.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,525.63/403.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.98

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