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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.98, 556.14 and 225.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.98, 556.14 and 225.98 is: 311.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.98 : 556.14 = 225.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.98/556.14 = 225.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.98x = 556.14 × 225.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.98x = 125,676.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,676.52/402.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.87

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