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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.58, 552.78 and 225.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.58, 552.78 and 225.89 is: 311.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.58 : 552.78 = 225.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.58/552.78 = 225.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.58x = 552.78 × 225.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.58x = 124,867.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,867.47/400.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.72

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