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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.25, 552.31 and 225.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.25, 552.31 and 225.56 is: 311.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.25 : 552.31 = 225.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.25/552.31 = 225.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.25x = 552.31 × 225.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.25x = 124,579.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,579.86/400.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.25

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