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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399.94, 551.88 and 225.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399.94, 551.88 and 225.25 is: 310.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399.94 : 551.88 = 225.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399.94/551.88 = 225.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399.94x = 551.88 × 225.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399.94x = 124,310.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,310.97/399.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.82

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