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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.68, 555.74 and 228

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.68, 555.74 and 228 is: 314.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.68 : 555.74 = 228 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.68/555.74 = 228/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.68x = 555.74 × 228
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.68x = 126,707.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,707.58/402.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.66

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