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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.86, 553.16 and 232.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.86, 553.16 and 232.80 is: 321.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.86 : 553.16 = 232.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.86/553.16 = 232.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.86x = 553.16 × 232.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.86x = 128,775.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,775.65/400.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.25

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