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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.22, 555.05 and 227.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.22, 555.05 and 227.57 is: 314.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.22 : 555.05 = 227.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.22/555.05 = 227.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.22x = 555.05 × 227.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.22x = 126,308.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,308.82/402.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.03

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