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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.16, 552.19 and 223.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.16, 552.19 and 223.11 is: 307.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.16 : 552.19 = 223.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.16/552.19 = 223.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.16x = 552.19 × 223.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.16x = 123,196.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,196.35/400.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.87

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