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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.51, 552.67 and 234.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.51, 552.67 and 234.69 is: 323.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.51 : 552.67 = 234.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.51/552.67 = 234.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.51x = 552.67 × 234.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.51x = 129,706.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,706.12/400.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.85

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