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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.47, 552.58 and 234.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.47, 552.58 and 234.65 is: 323.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.47 : 552.58 = 234.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.47/552.58 = 234.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.47x = 552.58 × 234.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.47x = 129,662.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,662.90/400.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.78

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