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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.04, 552.08 and 234.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.04, 552.08 and 234.25 is: 323.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.04 : 552.08 = 234.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.04/552.08 = 234.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.04x = 552.08 × 234.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.04x = 129,323.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,323.95/400.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.27

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