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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.56, 555.47 and 225.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.56, 555.47 and 225.51 is: 311.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.56 : 555.47 = 225.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.56/555.47 = 225.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.56x = 555.47 × 225.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.56x = 125,262.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,262.91/402.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.17

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