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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.85, 553.18 and 235.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.85, 553.18 and 235.07 is: 324.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.85 : 553.18 = 235.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.85/553.18 = 235.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.85x = 553.18 × 235.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.85x = 130,035.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,035.18/400.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.40

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