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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.38, 553.93 and 235.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.38, 553.93 and 235.61 is: 325.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.38 : 553.93 = 235.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.38/553.93 = 235.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.38x = 553.93 × 235.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.38x = 130,511.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,511.45/401.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.16

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