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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.11, 553.35 and 235.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.11, 553.35 and 235.03 is: 324.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.11 : 553.35 = 235.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.11/553.35 = 235.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.11x = 553.35 × 235.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.11x = 130,054.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,054.54/401.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.24

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