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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.28, 554.96 and 227.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.28, 554.96 and 227.58 is: 313.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.28 : 554.96 = 227.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.28/554.96 = 227.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.28x = 554.96 × 227.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.28x = 126,297.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,297.80/402.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.95

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