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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.29, 555.09 and 227.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.29, 555.09 and 227.60 is: 314.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.29 : 555.09 = 227.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.29/555.09 = 227.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.29x = 555.09 × 227.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.29x = 126,338.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,338.48/402.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.05

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