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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400, 551.94 and 225.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400, 551.94 and 225.34 is: 310.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400 : 551.94 = 225.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400/551.94 = 225.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400x = 551.94 × 225.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400x = 124,374.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,374.16/400
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.94

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