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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.05, 554.84 and 225.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.05, 554.84 and 225.01 is: 310.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.05 : 554.84 = 225.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.05/554.84 = 225.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.05x = 554.84 × 225.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.05x = 124,840.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,840.65/402.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.51

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