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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.59, 552.82 and 225.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.59, 552.82 and 225.97 is: 311.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.59 : 552.82 = 225.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.59/552.82 = 225.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.59x = 552.82 × 225.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.59x = 124,920.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,920.74/400.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.84

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