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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.28, 552.11 and 234.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.28, 552.11 and 234.33 is: 323.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.28 : 552.11 = 234.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.28/552.11 = 234.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.28x = 552.11 × 234.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.28x = 129,374.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,374.76/400.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.21

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