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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400, 552 and 234.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400, 552 and 234.22 is: 323.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400 : 552 = 234.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400/552 = 234.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400x = 552 × 234.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400x = 129,289.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,289.44/400
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.22

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