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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.26, 555.12 and 227.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.26, 555.12 and 227.60 is: 314.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.26 : 555.12 = 227.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.26/555.12 = 227.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.26x = 555.12 × 227.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.26x = 126,345.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,345.31/402.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.09

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