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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.12, 555.03 and 227.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.12, 555.03 and 227.52 is: 314.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.12 : 555.03 = 227.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.12/555.03 = 227.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.12x = 555.03 × 227.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.12x = 126,280.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,280.43/402.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.04

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