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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.03, 554.83 and 225.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.03, 554.83 and 225.01 is: 310.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.03 : 554.83 = 225.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.03/554.83 = 225.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.03x = 554.83 × 225.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.03x = 124,842.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,842.86/402.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.53

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