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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.35, 555.26 and 225.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.35, 555.26 and 225.32 is: 310.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.35 : 555.26 = 225.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.35/555.26 = 225.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.35x = 555.26 × 225.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.35x = 125,111.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,111.67/402.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.96

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