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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.41, 555.38 and 227.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.41, 555.38 and 227.75 is: 314.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.41 : 555.38 = 227.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.41/555.38 = 227.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.41x = 555.38 × 227.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.41x = 126,487.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,487.80/402.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.33

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