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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.19, 555.02 and 225.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.19, 555.02 and 225.14 is: 310.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.19 : 555.02 = 225.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.19/555.02 = 225.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.19x = 555.02 × 225.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.19x = 124,959.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,959.15/402.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.70

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