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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.25, 555.12 and 227.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.25, 555.12 and 227.62 is: 314.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.25 : 555.12 = 227.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.25/555.12 = 227.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.25x = 555.12 × 227.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.25x = 126,356.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,356.41/402.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.12

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