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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.05, 552.11 and 234.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.05, 552.11 and 234.18 is: 323.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.05 : 552.11 = 234.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.05/552.11 = 234.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.05x = 552.11 × 234.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.05x = 129,291.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,291.95/400.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.19

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