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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399.98, 551.94 and 225.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399.98, 551.94 and 225.32 is: 310.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399.98 : 551.94 = 225.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399.98/551.94 = 225.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399.98x = 551.94 × 225.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399.98x = 124,363.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,363.12/399.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.92

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