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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.89, 555.95 and 225.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.89, 555.95 and 225.87 is: 311.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.89 : 555.95 = 225.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.89/555.95 = 225.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.89x = 555.95 × 225.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.89x = 125,572.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,572.43/402.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.68

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