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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.96, 553.54 and 235.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.96, 553.54 and 235.17 is: 324.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.96 : 553.54 = 235.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.96/553.54 = 235.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.96x = 553.54 × 235.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.96x = 130,175.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,175.41/400.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.66

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