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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.52, 552.80 and 234.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.52, 552.80 and 234.82 is: 324.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.52 : 552.80 = 234.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.52/552.80 = 234.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.52x = 552.80 × 234.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.52x = 129,808.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,808.50/400.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.10

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