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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.55, 552.72 and 225.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.55, 552.72 and 225.89 is: 311.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.55 : 552.72 = 225.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.55/552.72 = 225.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.55x = 552.72 × 225.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.55x = 124,853.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,853.92/400.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.71

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