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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399.64, 551.52 and 225.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399.64, 551.52 and 225.04 is: 310.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399.64 : 551.52 = 225.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399.64/551.52 = 225.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399.64x = 551.52 × 225.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399.64x = 124,114.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,114.06/399.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.56

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