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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.24, 552.40 and 225.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.24, 552.40 and 225.60 is: 311.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.24 : 552.40 = 225.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.24/552.40 = 225.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.24x = 552.40 × 225.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.24x = 124,621.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,621.44/400.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.37

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