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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.66, 555.64 and 227.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.66, 555.64 and 227.97 is: 314.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.66 : 555.64 = 227.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.66/555.64 = 227.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.66x = 555.64 × 227.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.66x = 126,669.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,669.25/402.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.58

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