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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.87, 553.25 and 226.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.87, 553.25 and 226.25 is: 312.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.87 : 553.25 = 226.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.87/553.25 = 226.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.87x = 553.25 × 226.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.87x = 125,168.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,168.92/400.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.25

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