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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.72, 555.71 and 228.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.72, 555.71 and 228.03 is: 314.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.72 : 555.71 = 228.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.72/555.71 = 228.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.72x = 555.71 × 228.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.72x = 126,717.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,717.41/402.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.65

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