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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.42, 552.56 and 234.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.42, 552.56 and 234.74 is: 323.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.42 : 552.56 = 234.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.42/552.56 = 234.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.42x = 552.56 × 234.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.42x = 129,707.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,707.93/400.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.93

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