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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.33, 552.45 and 225.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.33, 552.45 and 225.67 is: 311.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.33 : 552.45 = 225.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.33/552.45 = 225.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.33x = 552.45 × 225.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.33x = 124,671.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,671.39/400.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.42

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