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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.39, 555.35 and 227.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.39, 555.35 and 227.75 is: 314.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.39 : 555.35 = 227.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.39/555.35 = 227.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.39x = 555.35 × 227.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.39x = 126,477.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,477.05/402.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.31

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