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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.01, 551.88 and 225.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.01, 551.88 and 225.32 is: 310.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.01 : 551.88 = 225.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.01/551.88 = 225.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.01x = 551.88 × 225.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.01x = 124,346.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,346.84/400.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.86

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