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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.17, 552.21 and 234.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.17, 552.21 and 234.38 is: 323.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.17 : 552.21 = 234.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.17/552.21 = 234.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.17x = 552.21 × 234.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.17x = 129,424.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,424.22/400.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.42

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