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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.33, 555.15 and 227.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.33, 555.15 and 227.68 is: 314.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.33 : 555.15 = 227.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.33/555.15 = 227.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.33x = 555.15 × 227.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.33x = 126,396.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,396.55/402.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.16

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