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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.64, 555.60 and 225.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.64, 555.60 and 225.59 is: 311.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.64 : 555.60 = 225.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.64/555.60 = 225.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.64x = 555.60 × 225.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.64x = 125,337.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,337.80/402.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.29

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