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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.62, 555.62 and 223.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.62, 555.62 and 223.16 is: 307.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.62 : 555.62 = 223.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.62/555.62 = 223.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.62x = 555.62 × 223.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.62x = 123,992.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,992.16/402.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.97

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