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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.39, 552.51 and 225.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.39, 552.51 and 225.73 is: 311.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.39 : 552.51 = 225.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.39/552.51 = 225.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.39x = 552.51 × 225.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.39x = 124,718.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,718.08/400.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.49

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