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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.60, 556.96 and 228.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.60, 556.96 and 228.96 is: 315.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.60 : 556.96 = 228.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.60/556.96 = 228.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.60x = 556.96 × 228.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.60x = 127,521.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,521.56/403.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.96

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