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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.40, 552.60 and 234.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.40, 552.60 and 234.56 is: 323.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.40 : 552.60 = 234.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.40/552.60 = 234.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.40x = 552.60 × 234.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.40x = 129,617.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,617.86/400.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.72

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