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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399.93, 551.95 and 225.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399.93, 551.95 and 225.31 is: 310.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399.93 : 551.95 = 225.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399.93/551.95 = 225.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399.93x = 551.95 × 225.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399.93x = 124,357.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,357.09/399.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.95

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