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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.93, 553.27 and 235.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.93, 553.27 and 235.14 is: 324.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.93 : 553.27 = 235.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.93/553.27 = 235.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.93x = 553.27 × 235.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.93x = 130,095.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,095.91/400.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.49

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