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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.19, 555.12 and 227.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.19, 555.12 and 227.63 is: 314.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.19 : 555.12 = 227.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.19/555.12 = 227.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.19x = 555.12 × 227.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.19x = 126,363.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,363.35/402.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.19

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