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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.33, 552.49 and 225.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.33, 552.49 and 225.71 is: 311.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.33 : 552.49 = 225.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.33/552.49 = 225.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.33x = 552.49 × 225.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.33x = 124,699.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,699.76/400.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.49

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