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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.70, 555.69 and 225.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.70, 555.69 and 225.64 is: 311.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.70 : 555.69 = 225.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.70/555.69 = 225.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.70x = 555.69 × 225.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.70x = 125,383.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,383.11/402.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.36

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