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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.47, 552.66 and 234.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.47, 552.66 and 234.69 is: 323.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.47 : 552.66 = 234.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.47/552.66 = 234.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.47x = 552.66 × 234.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.47x = 129,703.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,703.78/400.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.88

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