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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.74, 555.84 and 228.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.74, 555.84 and 228.14 is: 314.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.74 : 555.84 = 228.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.74/555.84 = 228.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.74x = 555.84 × 228.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.74x = 126,809.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,809.34/402.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.87

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