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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.47, 552.65 and 225.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.47, 552.65 and 225.81 is: 311.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.47 : 552.65 = 225.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.47/552.65 = 225.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.47x = 552.65 × 225.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.47x = 124,793.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,793.90/400.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.62

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