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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.54, 559.60 and 228.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.54, 559.60 and 228.48 is: 315.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.54 : 559.60 = 228.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.54/559.60 = 228.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.54x = 559.60 × 228.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.54x = 127,858.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,858.35/405.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.28

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