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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.08, 552.06 and 225.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.08, 552.06 and 225.36 is: 310.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.08 : 552.06 = 225.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.08/552.06 = 225.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.08x = 552.06 × 225.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.08x = 124,412.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,412.24/400.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.97

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