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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.43, 552.62 and 225.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.43, 552.62 and 225.79 is: 311.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.43 : 552.62 = 225.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.43/552.62 = 225.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.43x = 552.62 × 225.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.43x = 124,774.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,774.94/400.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.60

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