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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.44, 552.47 and 234.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.44, 552.47 and 234.63 is: 323.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.44 : 552.47 = 234.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.44/552.47 = 234.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.44x = 552.47 × 234.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.44x = 129,626.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,626.04/400.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.71

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