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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.14, 553.58 and 235.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.14, 553.58 and 235.38 is: 324.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.14 : 553.58 = 235.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.14/553.58 = 235.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.14x = 553.58 × 235.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.14x = 130,301.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,301.66/401.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.83

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