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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.06, 552.09 and 234.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.06, 552.09 and 234.39 is: 323.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.06 : 552.09 = 234.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.06/552.09 = 234.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.06x = 552.09 × 234.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.06x = 129,404.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,404.38/400.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.46

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