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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.53, 552.72 and 223.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.53, 552.72 and 223.47 is: 308.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.53 : 552.72 = 223.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.53/552.72 = 223.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.53x = 552.72 × 223.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.53x = 123,515.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,515.22/400.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.38

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