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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399.99, 551.99 and 225.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399.99, 551.99 and 225.34 is: 310.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399.99 : 551.99 = 225.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399.99/551.99 = 225.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399.99x = 551.99 × 225.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399.99x = 124,384.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,384.86/399.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.97

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