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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399.92, 551.81 and 225.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399.92, 551.81 and 225.29 is: 310.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399.92 : 551.81 = 225.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399.92/551.81 = 225.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399.92x = 551.81 × 225.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399.92x = 124,319.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,319.22/399.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.86

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