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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.22, 552.36 and 234.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.22, 552.36 and 234.58 is: 323.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.22 : 552.36 = 234.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.22/552.36 = 234.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.22x = 552.36 × 234.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.22x = 129,572.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,572.48/400.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.75

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