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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.62, 552.75 and 223.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.62, 552.75 and 223.59 is: 308.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.62 : 552.75 = 223.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.62/552.75 = 223.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.62x = 552.75 × 223.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.62x = 123,589.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,589.37/400.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.50

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