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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399.72, 551.56 and 225.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399.72, 551.56 and 225.04 is: 310.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399.72 : 551.56 = 225.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399.72/551.56 = 225.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399.72x = 551.56 × 225.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399.72x = 124,123.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,123.06/399.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.53

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