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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.32, 600.68 and 233.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.32, 600.68 and 233.64 is: 350.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.32 : 600.68 = 233.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.32/600.68 = 233.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.32x = 600.68 × 233.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.32x = 140,341.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,341.71/400.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.57

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