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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.42, 554.04 and 235.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.42, 554.04 and 235.78 is: 325.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.42 : 554.04 = 235.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.42/554.04 = 235.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.42x = 554.04 × 235.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.42x = 130,630.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,630.17/401.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.42

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