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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.99, 560.22 and 228.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.99, 560.22 and 228.93 is: 315.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.99 : 560.22 = 228.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.99/560.22 = 228.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.99x = 560.22 × 228.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.99x = 128,251.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,251.16/405.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.90

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