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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.61, 552.80 and 225.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.61, 552.80 and 225.95 is: 311.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.61 : 552.80 = 225.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.61/552.80 = 225.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.61x = 552.80 × 225.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.61x = 124,901.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,901.27/400.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.78

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