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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.13, 559.04 and 228.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.13, 559.04 and 228.07 is: 314.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.13 : 559.04 = 228.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.13/559.04 = 228.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.13x = 559.04 × 228.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.13x = 127,500.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,500.25/405.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.71

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