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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.07, 552.02 and 234.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.07, 552.02 and 234.23 is: 323.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.07 : 552.02 = 234.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.07/552.02 = 234.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.07x = 552.02 × 234.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.07x = 129,295.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,295.71/400.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.18

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