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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.71, 555.72 and 228.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.71, 555.72 and 228.08 is: 314.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.71 : 555.72 = 228.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.71/555.72 = 228.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.71x = 555.72 × 228.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.71x = 126,748.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,748.62/402.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.74

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