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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.17, 555 and 227.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.17, 555 and 227.52 is: 313.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.17 : 555 = 227.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.17/555 = 227.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.17x = 555 × 227.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.17x = 126,273.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,273.60/402.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.98

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