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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399.75, 551.66 and 225.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399.75, 551.66 and 225.14 is: 310.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399.75 : 551.66 = 225.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399.75/551.66 = 225.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399.75x = 551.66 × 225.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399.75x = 124,196.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,196.85/399.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.69

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