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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.38, 552.46 and 234.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.38, 552.46 and 234.58 is: 323.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.38 : 552.46 = 234.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.38/552.46 = 234.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.38x = 552.46 × 234.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.38x = 129,596.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,596.07/400.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.68

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