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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.59, 555.53 and 227.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.59, 555.53 and 227.90 is: 314.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.59 : 555.53 = 227.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.59/555.53 = 227.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.59x = 555.53 × 227.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.59x = 126,601.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,601.37/402.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.47

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