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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.03, 551.90 and 234.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.03, 551.90 and 234.20 is: 323.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.03 : 551.90 = 234.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.03/551.90 = 234.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.03x = 551.90 × 234.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.03x = 129,253.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,253.81/400.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.11

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