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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.83, 555.98 and 228.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.83, 555.98 and 228.18 is: 314.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.83 : 555.98 = 228.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.83/555.98 = 228.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.83x = 555.98 × 228.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.83x = 126,863.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,863.52/402.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.93

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