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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.42, 553.90 and 235.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.42, 553.90 and 235.62 is: 325.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.42 : 553.90 = 235.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.42/553.90 = 235.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.42x = 553.90 × 235.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.42x = 130,505.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,505.97/401.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.11

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