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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.17, 552.24 and 225.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.17, 552.24 and 225.51 is: 311.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.17 : 552.24 = 225.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.17/552.24 = 225.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.17x = 552.24 × 225.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.17x = 124,535.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,535.64/400.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.21

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