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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.40, 552.60 and 225.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.40, 552.60 and 225.80 is: 311.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.40 : 552.60 = 225.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.40/552.60 = 225.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.40x = 552.60 × 225.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.40x = 124,777.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,777.08/400.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.63

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