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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.58, 552.74 and 223.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.58, 552.74 and 223.50 is: 308.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.58 : 552.74 = 223.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.58/552.74 = 223.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.58x = 552.74 × 223.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.58x = 123,537.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,537.39/400.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.40

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