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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.97, 553.31 and 223.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.97, 553.31 and 223.94 is: 309.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.97 : 553.31 = 223.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.97/553.31 = 223.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.97x = 553.31 × 223.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.97x = 123,904.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,904.36/400.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.02

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