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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.01, 553.32 and 235.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.01, 553.32 and 235.20 is: 324.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.01 : 553.32 = 235.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.01/553.32 = 235.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.01x = 553.32 × 235.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.01x = 130,140.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,140.86/401.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.53

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