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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401, 553.44 and 235.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401, 553.44 and 235.16 is: 324.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401 : 553.44 = 235.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401/553.44 = 235.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401x = 553.44 × 235.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401x = 130,146.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,146.95/401
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.56

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