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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.80, 553.02 and 223.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.80, 553.02 and 223.74 is: 308.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.80 : 553.02 = 223.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.80/553.02 = 223.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.80x = 553.02 × 223.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.80x = 123,732.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,732.69/400.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.71

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