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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.74, 552.97 and 223.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.74, 552.97 and 223.70 is: 308.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.74 : 552.97 = 223.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.74/552.97 = 223.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.74x = 552.97 × 223.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.74x = 123,696.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,696.90/400.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.67

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