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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.22, 555.06 and 225.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.22, 555.06 and 225.20 is: 310.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.22 : 555.06 = 225.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.22/555.06 = 225.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.22x = 555.06 × 225.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.22x = 124,997.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,997.99/402.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.77

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