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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.29, 552.39 and 223.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.29, 552.39 and 223.23 is: 308.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.29 : 552.39 = 223.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.29/552.39 = 223.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.29x = 552.39 × 223.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.29x = 123,310.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,310.02/400.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.05

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