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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.07, 553.35 and 235.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.07, 553.35 and 235.26 is: 324.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.07 : 553.35 = 235.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.07/553.35 = 235.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.07x = 553.35 × 235.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.07x = 130,181.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,181.12/401.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.58

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