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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.46, 552.66 and 225.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.46, 552.66 and 225.80 is: 311.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.46 : 552.66 = 225.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.46/552.66 = 225.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.46x = 552.66 × 225.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.46x = 124,790.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,790.63/400.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.62

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