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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.82, 555.86 and 228.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.82, 555.86 and 228.12 is: 314.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.82 : 555.86 = 228.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.82/555.86 = 228.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.82x = 555.86 × 228.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.82x = 126,802.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,802.78/402.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.79

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