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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.19, 552.17 and 223.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.19, 552.17 and 223.10 is: 307.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.19 : 552.17 = 223.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.19/552.17 = 223.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.19x = 552.17 × 223.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.19x = 123,190.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,190.85/400.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.83

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