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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.35, 552.28 and 234.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.35, 552.28 and 234.46 is: 323.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.35 : 552.28 = 234.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.35/552.28 = 234.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.35x = 552.28 × 234.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.35x = 129,486.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,486.85/400.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.43

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