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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.78, 553.10 and 223.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.78, 553.10 and 223.77 is: 308.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.78 : 553.10 = 223.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.78/553.10 = 223.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.78x = 553.10 × 223.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.78x = 123,767.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,767.19/400.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.82

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