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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.38, 553.84 and 235.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.38, 553.84 and 235.60 is: 325.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.38 : 553.84 = 235.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.38/553.84 = 235.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.38x = 553.84 × 235.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.38x = 130,482.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,482.73/401.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.09

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