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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.28, 602.78 and 231.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.28, 602.78 and 231.40 is: 346.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.28 : 602.78 = 231.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.28/602.78 = 231.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.28x = 602.78 × 231.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.28x = 139,483.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,483.29/402.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.73

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