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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.90, 553.10 and 235.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.90, 553.10 and 235.05 is: 324.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.90 : 553.10 = 235.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.90/553.10 = 235.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.90x = 553.10 × 235.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.90x = 130,004.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,004.98/400.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.28

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