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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.05, 553.49 and 235.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.05, 553.49 and 235.18 is: 324.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.05 : 553.49 = 235.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.05/553.49 = 235.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.05x = 553.49 × 235.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.05x = 130,169.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,169.78/401.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.57

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