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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.04, 553.46 and 235.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.04, 553.46 and 235.25 is: 324.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.04 : 553.46 = 235.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.04/553.46 = 235.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.04x = 553.46 × 235.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.04x = 130,201.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,201.47/401.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.66

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