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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.51, 611.30 and 225.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.51, 611.30 and 225.02 is: 337.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.51 : 611.30 = 225.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.51/611.30 = 225.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.51x = 611.30 × 225.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.51x = 137,555.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,555.13/407.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.55

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