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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.27, 552.37 and 225.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.27, 552.37 and 225.61 is: 311.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.27 : 552.37 = 225.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.27/552.37 = 225.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.27x = 552.37 × 225.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.27x = 124,618.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,618.25/400.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.34

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