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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.83, 555.96 and 228.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.83, 555.96 and 228.17 is: 314.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.83 : 555.96 = 228.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.83/555.96 = 228.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.83x = 555.96 × 228.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.83x = 126,853.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,853.39/402.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.91

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