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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.84, 553.07 and 234.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.84, 553.07 and 234.93 is: 324.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.84 : 553.07 = 234.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.84/553.07 = 234.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.84x = 553.07 × 234.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.84x = 129,934.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,934.06/400.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.16

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