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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.17, 553.62 and 235.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.17, 553.62 and 235.33 is: 324.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.17 : 553.62 = 235.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.17/553.62 = 235.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.17x = 553.62 × 235.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.17x = 130,283.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,283.39/401.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.76

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