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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.41, 555.33 and 227.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.41, 555.33 and 227.77 is: 314.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.41 : 555.33 = 227.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.41/555.33 = 227.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.41x = 555.33 × 227.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.41x = 126,486.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,486.38/402.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.32

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