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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.02, 551.98 and 222.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.02, 551.98 and 222.94 is: 307.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.02 : 551.98 = 222.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.02/551.98 = 222.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.02x = 551.98 × 222.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.02x = 123,056.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,056.48/400.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.63

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