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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.72, 562.65 and 228.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.72, 562.65 and 228.27 is: 315.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.72 : 562.65 = 228.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.72/562.65 = 228.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.72x = 562.65 × 228.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.72x = 128,434.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,434.86/407.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.01

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