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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.02, 552.06 and 223.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.02, 552.06 and 223.01 is: 307.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.02 : 552.06 = 223.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.02/552.06 = 223.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.02x = 552.06 × 223.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.02x = 123,112.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,112.14/400.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.76

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