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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.90, 555.99 and 228.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.90, 555.99 and 228.24 is: 314.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.90 : 555.99 = 228.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.90/555.99 = 228.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.90x = 555.99 × 228.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.90x = 126,898.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,898.30/402.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.97

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