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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.71, 552.93 and 223.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.71, 552.93 and 223.68 is: 308.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.71 : 552.93 = 223.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.71/552.93 = 223.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.71x = 552.93 × 223.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.71x = 123,678.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,678.76/400.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.65

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