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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.28, 555.16 and 227.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.28, 555.16 and 227.66 is: 314.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.28 : 555.16 = 227.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.28/555.16 = 227.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.28x = 555.16 × 227.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.28x = 126,387.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,387.73/402.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.18

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