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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399.99, 551.96 and 225.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399.99, 551.96 and 225.33 is: 310.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399.99 : 551.96 = 225.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399.99/551.96 = 225.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399.99x = 551.96 × 225.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399.99x = 124,372.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,372.02/399.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.94

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