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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.42, 553.91 and 233.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.42, 553.91 and 233.35 is: 321.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.42 : 553.91 = 233.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.42/553.91 = 233.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.42x = 553.91 × 233.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.42x = 129,252.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,252.35/401.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.99

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