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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.49, 552.69 and 232.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.49, 552.69 and 232.43 is: 320.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.49 : 552.69 = 232.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.49/552.69 = 232.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.49x = 552.69 × 232.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.49x = 128,462.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,462.83/400.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.76

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