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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.58, 554.22 and 235.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.58, 554.22 and 235.82 is: 325.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.58 : 554.22 = 235.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.58/554.22 = 235.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.58x = 554.22 × 235.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.58x = 130,696.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,696.16/401.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.45

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