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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.63, 554.13 and 235.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.63, 554.13 and 235.80 is: 325.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.63 : 554.13 = 235.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.63/554.13 = 235.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.63x = 554.13 × 235.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.63x = 130,663.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,663.85/401.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.34

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