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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.86, 553.06 and 235.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.86, 553.06 and 235.11 is: 324.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.86 : 553.06 = 235.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.86/553.06 = 235.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.86x = 553.06 × 235.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.86x = 130,029.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,029.94/400.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.38

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