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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.73, 553.05 and 223.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.73, 553.05 and 223.69 is: 308.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.73 : 553.05 = 223.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.73/553.05 = 223.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.73x = 553.05 × 223.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.73x = 123,711.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,711.75/400.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.72

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