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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.21, 552.50 and 234.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.21, 552.50 and 234.42 is: 323.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.21 : 552.50 = 234.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.21/552.50 = 234.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.21x = 552.50 × 234.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.21x = 129,517.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,517.06/400.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.62

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