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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.91, 553.33 and 235.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.91, 553.33 and 235.11 is: 324.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.91 : 553.33 = 235.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.91/553.33 = 235.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.91x = 553.33 × 235.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.91x = 130,093.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,093.42/400.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.50

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