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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.67, 552.93 and 234.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.67, 552.93 and 234.98 is: 324.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.67 : 552.93 = 234.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.67/552.93 = 234.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.67x = 552.93 × 234.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.67x = 129,927.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,927.49/400.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.28

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