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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.64, 552.98 and 234.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.64, 552.98 and 234.86 is: 324.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.64 : 552.98 = 234.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.64/552.98 = 234.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.64x = 552.98 × 234.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.64x = 129,871.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,871.71/400.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.16

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