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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.71, 552.94 and 223.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.71, 552.94 and 223.66 is: 308.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.71 : 552.94 = 223.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.71/552.94 = 223.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.71x = 552.94 × 223.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.71x = 123,667.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,667.80/400.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.62

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