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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.18, 554.93 and 225.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.18, 554.93 and 225.09 is: 310.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.18 : 554.93 = 225.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.18/554.93 = 225.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.18x = 554.93 × 225.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.18x = 124,906.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,906.98/402.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.58

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