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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.47, 554.02 and 235.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.47, 554.02 and 235.65 is: 325.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.47 : 554.02 = 235.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.47/554.02 = 235.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.47x = 554.02 × 235.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.47x = 130,557.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,557.63/401.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.20

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