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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.19, 552.29 and 225.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.19, 552.29 and 225.54 is: 311.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.19 : 552.29 = 225.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.19/552.29 = 225.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.19x = 552.29 × 225.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.19x = 124,563.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,563.49/400.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.26

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