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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.53, 552.74 and 225.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.53, 552.74 and 225.93 is: 311.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.53 : 552.74 = 225.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.53/552.74 = 225.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.53x = 552.74 × 225.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.53x = 124,880.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,880.55/400.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.79

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