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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.23, 553.74 and 235.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.23, 553.74 and 235.49 is: 325.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.23 : 553.74 = 235.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.23/553.74 = 235.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.23x = 553.74 × 235.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.23x = 130,402.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,402.03/401.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.01

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