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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.30, 553.74 and 235.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.30, 553.74 and 235.50 is: 324.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.30 : 553.74 = 235.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.30/553.74 = 235.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.30x = 553.74 × 235.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.30x = 130,404.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,404.37/401.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.96

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