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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.46, 552.35 and 245.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.46, 552.35 and 245.21 is: 338.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.46 : 552.35 = 245.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.46/552.35 = 245.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.46x = 552.35 × 245.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.46x = 135,437.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,437.76/400.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.21

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