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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.36, 555.26 and 227.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.36, 555.26 and 227.69 is: 314.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.36 : 555.26 = 227.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.36/555.26 = 227.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.36x = 555.26 × 227.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.36x = 126,427.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,427.15/402.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.21

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