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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.87, 553.21 and 235.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.87, 553.21 and 235.09 is: 324.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.87 : 553.21 = 235.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.87/553.21 = 235.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.87x = 553.21 × 235.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.87x = 130,052.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,052.57/400.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.42

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