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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.12, 554.91 and 225.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.12, 554.91 and 225.07 is: 310.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.12 : 554.91 = 225.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.12/554.91 = 225.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.12x = 554.91 × 225.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.12x = 124,891.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,891.36/402.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.58

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