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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.35, 552.47 and 225.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.35, 552.47 and 225.69 is: 311.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.35 : 552.47 = 225.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.35/552.47 = 225.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.35x = 552.47 × 225.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.35x = 124,687.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,687.52/400.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.45

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