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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.54, 555.44 and 227.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.54, 555.44 and 227.85 is: 314.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.54 : 555.44 = 227.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.54/555.44 = 227.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.54x = 555.44 × 227.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.54x = 126,555.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,555.86/402.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.39

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