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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.48, 552.48 and 234.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.48, 552.48 and 234.64 is: 323.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.48 : 552.48 = 234.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.48/552.48 = 234.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.48x = 552.48 × 234.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.48x = 129,633.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,633.91/400.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.70

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