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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.33, 552.39 and 234.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.33, 552.39 and 234.50 is: 323.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.33 : 552.39 = 234.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.33/552.39 = 234.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.33x = 552.39 × 234.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.33x = 129,538.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,538.45/400.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.58

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