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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.81, 553.02 and 235.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.81, 553.02 and 235.03 is: 324.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.81 : 553.02 = 235.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.81/553.02 = 235.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.81x = 553.02 × 235.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.81x = 129,976.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,976.29/400.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.28

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