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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.83, 553.30 and 235.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.83, 553.30 and 235.10 is: 324.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.83 : 553.30 = 235.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.83/553.30 = 235.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.83x = 553.30 × 235.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.83x = 130,080.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,080.83/400.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.53

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