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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.32, 552.54 and 225.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.32, 552.54 and 225.72 is: 311.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.32 : 552.54 = 225.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.32/552.54 = 225.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.32x = 552.54 × 225.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.32x = 124,719.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,719.33/400.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.55

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