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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.46, 555.44 and 227.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.46, 555.44 and 227.86 is: 314.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.46 : 555.44 = 227.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.46/555.44 = 227.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.46x = 555.44 × 227.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.46x = 126,562.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,562.56/402.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.47

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