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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.64, 555.53 and 227.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.64, 555.53 and 227.95 is: 314.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.64 : 555.53 = 227.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.64/555.53 = 227.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.64x = 555.53 × 227.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.64x = 126,630.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,630.53/402.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.50

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