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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.10, 552.15 and 225.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.10, 552.15 and 225.41 is: 311.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.10 : 552.15 = 225.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.10/552.15 = 225.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.10x = 552.15 × 225.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.10x = 124,457.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,457.37/400.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.07

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