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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.86, 555.94 and 225.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.86, 555.94 and 225.82 is: 311.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.86 : 555.94 = 225.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.86/555.94 = 225.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.86x = 555.94 × 225.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.86x = 125,539.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,539.59/402.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.62

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