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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.64, 552.83 and 238.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.64, 552.83 and 238.95 is: 329.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.64 : 552.83 = 238.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.64/552.83 = 238.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.64x = 552.83 × 238.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.64x = 132,097.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,097.53/400.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.72

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