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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.12, 552.16 and 225.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.12, 552.16 and 225.46 is: 311.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.12 : 552.16 = 225.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.12/552.16 = 225.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.12x = 552.16 × 225.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.12x = 124,489.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,489.99/400.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.13

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