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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.19, 553.46 and 235.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.19, 553.46 and 235.41 is: 324.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.19 : 553.46 = 235.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.19/553.46 = 235.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.19x = 553.46 × 235.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.19x = 130,290.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,290.02/401.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.76

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