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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.29, 555.09 and 225.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.29, 555.09 and 225.22 is: 310.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.29 : 555.09 = 225.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.29/555.09 = 225.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.29x = 555.09 × 225.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.29x = 125,019.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,019.64/402.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.77

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