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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.22, 553.69 and 235.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.22, 553.69 and 235.55 is: 325.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.22 : 553.69 = 235.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.22/553.69 = 235.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.22x = 553.69 × 235.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.22x = 130,422.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,422.47/401.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.06

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