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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.36, 552.48 and 225.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.36, 552.48 and 225.72 is: 311.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.36 : 552.48 = 225.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.36/552.48 = 225.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.36x = 552.48 × 225.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.36x = 124,705.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,705.79/400.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.48

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