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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.65, 559.78 and 228.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.65, 559.78 and 228.62 is: 315.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.65 : 559.78 = 228.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.65/559.78 = 228.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.65x = 559.78 × 228.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.65x = 127,973.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,973.53/405.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.48

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