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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.51, 554.01 and 235.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.51, 554.01 and 235.70 is: 325.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.51 : 554.01 = 235.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.51/554.01 = 235.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.51x = 554.01 × 235.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.51x = 130,577.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,577.39/401.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.22

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