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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.47, 554.16 and 235.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.47, 554.16 and 235.68 is: 325.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.47 : 554.16 = 235.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.47/554.16 = 235.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.47x = 554.16 × 235.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.47x = 130,606.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,606.35/401.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.32

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