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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.98, 553.23 and 245.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.98, 553.23 and 245.82 is: 339.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.98 : 553.23 = 245.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.98/553.23 = 245.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.98x = 553.23 × 245.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.98x = 135,995.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,995.00/400.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.16

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