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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.10, 601.86 and 236.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.10, 601.86 and 236.80 is: 355.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.10 : 601.86 = 236.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.10/601.86 = 236.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.10x = 601.86 × 236.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.10x = 142,520.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,520.45/401.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.32

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