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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.86, 553.17 and 223.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.86, 553.17 and 223.82 is: 308.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.86 : 553.17 = 223.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.86/553.17 = 223.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.86x = 553.17 × 223.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.86x = 123,811.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,811.89/400.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.87

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