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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.33, 553.86 and 235.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.33, 553.86 and 235.58 is: 325.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.33 : 553.86 = 235.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.33/553.86 = 235.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.33x = 553.86 × 235.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.33x = 130,478.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,478.34/401.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.11

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