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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.61, 552.80 and 234.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.61, 552.80 and 234.83 is: 324.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.61 : 552.80 = 234.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.61/552.80 = 234.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.61x = 552.80 × 234.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.61x = 129,814.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,814.02/400.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.04

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