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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.53, 552.60 and 225.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.53, 552.60 and 225.84 is: 311.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.53 : 552.60 = 225.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.53/552.60 = 225.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.53x = 552.60 × 225.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.53x = 124,799.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,799.18/400.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.59

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