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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.58, 555.51 and 227.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.58, 555.51 and 227.94 is: 314.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.58 : 555.51 = 227.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.58/555.51 = 227.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.58x = 555.51 × 227.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.58x = 126,622.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,622.95/402.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.53

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