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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.68, 552.87 and 225.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.68, 552.87 and 225.99 is: 311.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.68 : 552.87 = 225.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.68/552.87 = 225.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.68x = 552.87 × 225.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.68x = 124,943.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,943.09/400.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.83

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