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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.57, 552.76 and 223.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.57, 552.76 and 223.52 is: 308.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.57 : 552.76 = 223.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.57/552.76 = 223.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.57x = 552.76 × 223.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.57x = 123,549.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,549.59/400.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.44

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