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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.52, 552.60 and 225.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.52, 552.60 and 225.86 is: 311.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.52 : 552.60 = 225.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.52/552.60 = 225.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.52x = 552.60 × 225.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.52x = 124,807.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,807.47/400.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.62

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