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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.48, 554.05 and 235.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.48, 554.05 and 235.70 is: 325.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.48 : 554.05 = 235.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.48/554.05 = 235.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.48x = 554.05 × 235.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.48x = 130,589.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,589.59/401.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.27

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