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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.74, 555.82 and 225.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.74, 555.82 and 225.72 is: 311.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.74 : 555.82 = 225.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.74/555.82 = 225.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.74x = 555.82 × 225.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.74x = 125,459.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,459.69/402.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.52

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