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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.85, 555.93 and 228.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.85, 555.93 and 228.19 is: 314.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.85 : 555.93 = 228.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.85/555.93 = 228.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.85x = 555.93 × 228.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.85x = 126,857.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,857.67/402.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.90

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