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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.13, 552.17 and 225.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.13, 552.17 and 225.50 is: 311.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.13 : 552.17 = 225.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.13/552.17 = 225.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.13x = 552.17 × 225.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.13x = 124,516.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,516.28/400.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.19

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