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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.63, 552.91 and 234.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.63, 552.91 and 234.90 is: 324.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.63 : 552.91 = 234.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.63/552.91 = 234.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.63x = 552.91 × 234.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.63x = 129,878.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,878.56/400.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.19

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