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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.52, 554.09 and 233.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.52, 554.09 and 233.49 is: 322.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.52 : 554.09 = 233.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.52/554.09 = 233.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.52x = 554.09 × 233.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.52x = 129,374.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,374.47/401.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.22

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