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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.43, 552.40 and 234.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.43, 552.40 and 234.62 is: 323.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.43 : 552.40 = 234.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.43/552.40 = 234.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.43x = 552.40 × 234.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.43x = 129,604.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,604.09/400.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.66

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