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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.32, 552.39 and 234.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.32, 552.39 and 234.51 is: 323.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.32 : 552.39 = 234.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.32/552.39 = 234.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.32x = 552.39 × 234.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.32x = 129,540.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,540.98/400.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.59

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