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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.36, 552.38 and 234.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.36, 552.38 and 234.60 is: 323.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.36 : 552.38 = 234.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.36/552.38 = 234.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.36x = 552.38 × 234.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.36x = 129,588.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,588.35/400.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.68

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