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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.42, 559.50 and 228.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.42, 559.50 and 228.42 is: 315.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.42 : 559.50 = 228.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.42/559.50 = 228.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.42x = 559.50 × 228.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.42x = 127,800.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,800.99/405.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.23

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