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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.48, 552.65 and 223.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.48, 552.65 and 223.44 is: 308.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.48 : 552.65 = 223.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.48/552.65 = 223.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.48x = 552.65 × 223.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.48x = 123,484.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,484.12/400.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.34

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