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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.33, 553.78 and 235.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.33, 553.78 and 235.51 is: 324.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.33 : 553.78 = 235.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.33/553.78 = 235.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.33x = 553.78 × 235.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.33x = 130,416.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,416.78/401.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.97

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