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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.92, 555.99 and 228.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.92, 555.99 and 228.14 is: 314.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.92 : 555.99 = 228.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.92/555.99 = 228.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.92x = 555.99 × 228.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.92x = 126,843.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,843.56/402.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.81

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