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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.97, 553.27 and 223.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.97, 553.27 and 223.90 is: 308.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.97 : 553.27 = 223.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.97/553.27 = 223.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.97x = 553.27 × 223.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.97x = 123,877.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,877.15/400.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.94

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