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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399.86, 551.88 and 225.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399.86, 551.88 and 225.26 is: 310.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399.86 : 551.88 = 225.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399.86/551.88 = 225.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399.86x = 551.88 × 225.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399.86x = 124,316.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,316.49/399.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.90

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