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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.96, 553.41 and 235.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.96, 553.41 and 235.24 is: 324.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.96 : 553.41 = 235.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.96/553.41 = 235.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.96x = 553.41 × 235.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.96x = 130,184.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,184.17/400.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.68

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