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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.03, 553.50 and 235.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.03, 553.50 and 235.24 is: 324.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.03 : 553.50 = 235.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.03/553.50 = 235.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.03x = 553.50 × 235.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.03x = 130,203.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,203.96/401.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.67

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