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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399.80, 551.69 and 225.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399.80, 551.69 and 225.18 is: 310.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399.80 : 551.69 = 225.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399.80/551.69 = 225.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399.80x = 551.69 × 225.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399.80x = 124,226.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,226.80/399.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.73

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