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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.10, 552.06 and 225.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.10, 552.06 and 225.42 is: 311.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.10 : 552.06 = 225.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.10/552.06 = 225.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.10x = 552.06 × 225.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.10x = 124,445.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,445.37/400.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.04

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