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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.21, 552.32 and 234.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.21, 552.32 and 234.47 is: 323.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.21 : 552.32 = 234.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.21/552.32 = 234.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.21x = 552.32 × 234.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.21x = 129,502.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,502.47/400.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.59

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