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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.59, 552.81 and 223.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.59, 552.81 and 223.53 is: 308.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.59 : 552.81 = 223.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.59/552.81 = 223.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.59x = 552.81 × 223.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.59x = 123,569.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,569.62/400.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.47

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