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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.78, 553.08 and 234.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.78, 553.08 and 234.96 is: 324.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.78 : 553.08 = 234.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.78/553.08 = 234.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.78x = 553.08 × 234.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.78x = 129,951.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,951.68/400.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.25

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