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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.12, 553.56 and 235.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.12, 553.56 and 235.40 is: 324.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.12 : 553.56 = 235.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.12/553.56 = 235.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.12x = 553.56 × 235.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.12x = 130,308.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,308.02/401.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.86

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