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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.57, 552.75 and 234.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.57, 552.75 and 234.88 is: 324.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.57 : 552.75 = 234.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.57/552.75 = 234.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.57x = 552.75 × 234.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.57x = 129,829.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,829.92/400.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.11

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