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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.48, 553.96 and 235.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.48, 553.96 and 235.71 is: 325.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.48 : 553.96 = 235.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.48/553.96 = 235.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.48x = 553.96 × 235.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.48x = 130,574.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,574.87/401.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.23

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