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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399.70, 551.58 and 225.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399.70, 551.58 and 225.05 is: 310.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399.70 : 551.58 = 225.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399.70/551.58 = 225.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399.70x = 551.58 × 225.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399.70x = 124,133.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,133.08/399.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.57

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