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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.16, 552.24 and 234.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.16, 552.24 and 234.37 is: 323.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.16 : 552.24 = 234.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.16/552.24 = 234.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.16x = 552.24 × 234.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.16x = 129,428.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,428.49/400.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.44

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