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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.52, 555.31 and 227.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.52, 555.31 and 227.83 is: 314.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.52 : 555.31 = 227.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.52/555.31 = 227.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.52x = 555.31 × 227.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.52x = 126,516.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,516.28/402.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.31

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