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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.26, 552.34 and 225.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.26, 552.34 and 225.60 is: 311.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.26 : 552.34 = 225.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.26/552.34 = 225.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.26x = 552.34 × 225.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.26x = 124,607.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,607.90/400.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.32

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