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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.01, 552.03 and 234.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.01, 552.03 and 234.23 is: 323.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.01 : 552.03 = 234.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.01/552.03 = 234.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.01x = 552.03 × 234.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.01x = 129,303.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,303.37/400.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.25

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