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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.71, 552.90 and 234.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.71, 552.90 and 234.88 is: 324.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.71 : 552.90 = 234.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.71/552.90 = 234.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.71x = 552.90 × 234.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.71x = 129,865.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,865.15/400.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.09

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