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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.82, 552.97 and 234.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.82, 552.97 and 234.98 is: 324.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.82 : 552.97 = 234.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.82/552.97 = 234.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.82x = 552.97 × 234.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.82x = 129,936.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,936.89/400.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.18

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