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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.14, 552.14 and 225.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.14, 552.14 and 225.48 is: 311.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.14 : 552.14 = 225.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.14/552.14 = 225.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.14x = 552.14 × 225.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.14x = 124,496.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,496.53/400.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.13

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