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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.53, 554.30 and 235.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.53, 554.30 and 235.69 is: 325.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.53 : 554.30 = 235.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.53/554.30 = 235.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.53x = 554.30 × 235.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.53x = 130,642.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,642.97/401.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.36

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