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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.45, 555.32 and 227.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.45, 555.32 and 227.80 is: 314.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.45 : 555.32 = 227.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.45/555.32 = 227.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.45x = 555.32 × 227.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.45x = 126,501.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,501.90/402.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.33

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