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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.43, 552.58 and 223.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.43, 552.58 and 223.40 is: 308.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.43 : 552.58 = 223.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.43/552.58 = 223.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.43x = 552.58 × 223.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.43x = 123,446.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,446.37/400.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.28

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