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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.62, 552.72 and 234.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.62, 552.72 and 234.80 is: 323.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.62 : 552.72 = 234.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.62/552.72 = 234.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.62x = 552.72 × 234.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.62x = 129,778.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,778.66/400.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.94

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