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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.28, 552.20 and 225.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.28, 552.20 and 225.58 is: 311.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.28 : 552.20 = 225.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.28/552.20 = 225.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.28x = 552.20 × 225.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.28x = 124,565.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,565.28/400.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.20

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