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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.10, 553.59 and 235.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.10, 553.59 and 235.30 is: 324.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.10 : 553.59 = 235.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.10/553.59 = 235.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.10x = 553.59 × 235.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.10x = 130,259.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,259.73/401.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.76

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