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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.02, 553.42 and 235.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.02, 553.42 and 235.17 is: 324.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.02 : 553.42 = 235.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.02/553.42 = 235.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.02x = 553.42 × 235.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.02x = 130,149.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,149.71/401.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.55

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