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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.48, 552.52 and 225.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.48, 552.52 and 225.78 is: 311.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.48 : 552.52 = 225.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.48/552.52 = 225.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.48x = 552.52 × 225.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.48x = 124,747.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,747.97/400.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.50

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