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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.78, 553.02 and 223.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.78, 553.02 and 223.70 is: 308.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.78 : 553.02 = 223.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.78/553.02 = 223.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.78x = 553.02 × 223.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.78x = 123,710.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,710.57/400.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.67

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