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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.24, 555.12 and 225.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.24, 555.12 and 225.22 is: 310.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.24 : 555.12 = 225.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.24/555.12 = 225.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.24x = 555.12 × 225.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.24x = 125,024.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,024.69/402.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.82

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