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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.13, 552.21 and 234.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.13, 552.21 and 234.30 is: 323.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.13 : 552.21 = 234.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.13/552.21 = 234.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.13x = 552.21 × 234.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.13x = 129,382.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,382.80/400.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.35

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