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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.34, 553.80 and 235.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.34, 553.80 and 235.56 is: 325.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.34 : 553.80 = 235.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.34/553.80 = 235.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.34x = 553.80 × 235.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.34x = 130,453.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,453.13/401.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.04

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