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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.79, 555.92 and 228.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.79, 555.92 and 228.19 is: 314.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.79 : 555.92 = 228.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.79/555.92 = 228.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.79x = 555.92 × 228.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.79x = 126,855.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,855.38/402.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.94

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