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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.13, 554.94 and 225.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.13, 554.94 and 225.09 is: 310.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.13 : 554.94 = 225.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.13/554.94 = 225.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.13x = 554.94 × 225.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.13x = 124,909.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,909.82/402.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.62

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