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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.13, 552.20 and 225.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.13, 552.20 and 225.53 is: 311.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.13 : 552.20 = 225.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.13/552.20 = 225.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.13x = 552.20 × 225.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.13x = 124,537.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,537.67/400.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.24

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