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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.39, 552.52 and 225.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.39, 552.52 and 225.75 is: 311.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.39 : 552.52 = 225.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.39/552.52 = 225.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.39x = 552.52 × 225.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.39x = 124,731.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,731.39/400.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.52

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