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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.08, 552.14 and 223.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.08, 552.14 and 223.05 is: 307.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.08 : 552.14 = 223.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.08/552.14 = 223.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.08x = 552.14 × 223.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.08x = 123,153.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,153.71/400.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.83

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