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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.70, 555.68 and 225.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.70, 555.68 and 225.61 is: 311.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.70 : 555.68 = 225.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.70/555.68 = 225.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.70x = 555.68 × 225.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.70x = 125,366.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,366.14/402.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.32

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