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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.09, 552.15 and 225.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.09, 552.15 and 225.44 is: 311.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.09 : 552.15 = 225.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.09/552.15 = 225.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.09x = 552.15 × 225.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.09x = 124,476.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,476.70/400.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.12

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