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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.71, 559.85 and 228.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.71, 559.85 and 228.68 is: 315.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.71 : 559.85 = 228.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.71/559.85 = 228.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.71x = 559.85 × 228.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.71x = 128,022.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,022.56/405.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.56

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