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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.28, 553.66 and 235.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.28, 553.66 and 235.50 is: 324.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.28 : 553.66 = 235.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.28/553.66 = 235.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.28x = 553.66 × 235.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.28x = 130,386.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,386.93/401.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.93

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