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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.63, 556.99 and 228.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.63, 556.99 and 228.97 is: 315.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.63 : 556.99 = 228.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.63/556.99 = 228.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.63x = 556.99 × 228.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.63x = 127,534.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,534.00/403.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.97

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