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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.27, 554.97 and 227.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.27, 554.97 and 227.58 is: 313.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.27 : 554.97 = 227.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.27/554.97 = 227.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.27x = 554.97 × 227.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.27x = 126,300.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,300.07/402.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.97

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