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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.61, 552.78 and 223.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.61, 552.78 and 223.54 is: 308.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.61 : 552.78 = 223.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.61/552.78 = 223.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.61x = 552.78 × 223.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.61x = 123,569.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,569.00/400.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.46

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