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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.02, 551.94 and 225.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.02, 551.94 and 225.36 is: 310.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.02 : 551.94 = 225.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.02/551.94 = 225.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.02x = 551.94 × 225.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.02x = 124,385.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,385.20/400.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.95

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