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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.28, 555.17 and 225.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.28, 555.17 and 225.25 is: 310.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.28 : 555.17 = 225.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.28/555.17 = 225.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.28x = 555.17 × 225.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.28x = 125,052.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,052.03/402.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.86

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