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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.06, 554.86 and 225.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.06, 554.86 and 225.06 is: 310.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.06 : 554.86 = 225.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.06/554.86 = 225.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.06x = 554.86 × 225.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.06x = 124,876.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,876.79/402.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.59

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