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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.27, 555.10 and 227.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.27, 555.10 and 227.61 is: 314.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.27 : 555.10 = 227.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.27/555.10 = 227.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.27x = 555.10 × 227.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.27x = 126,347.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,347.02/402.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.09

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