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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.78, 555.73 and 228.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.78, 555.73 and 228.09 is: 314.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.78 : 555.73 = 228.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.78/555.73 = 228.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.78x = 555.73 × 228.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.78x = 126,756.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,756.46/402.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.70

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