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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.07, 558.99 and 228.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.07, 558.99 and 228.04 is: 314.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.07 : 558.99 = 228.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.07/558.99 = 228.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.07x = 558.99 × 228.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.07x = 127,470.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,470.68/405.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.69

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