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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.42, 555.34 and 227.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.42, 555.34 and 227.76 is: 314.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.42 : 555.34 = 227.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.42/555.34 = 227.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.42x = 555.34 × 227.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.42x = 126,484.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,484.24/402.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.31

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