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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.50, 552.70 and 225.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.50, 552.70 and 225.88 is: 311.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.50 : 552.70 = 225.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.50/552.70 = 225.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.50x = 552.70 × 225.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.50x = 124,843.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,843.88/400.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.72

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