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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.04, 552.05 and 223.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.04, 552.05 and 223.00 is: 307.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.04 : 552.05 = 223.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.04/552.05 = 223.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.04x = 552.05 × 223.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.04x = 123,103.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,103.27/400.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.73

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