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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.32, 555.19 and 225.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.32, 555.19 and 225.29 is: 310.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.32 : 555.19 = 225.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.32/555.19 = 225.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.32x = 555.19 × 225.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.32x = 125,078.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,078.76/402.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.89

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