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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.64, 554.28 and 235.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.64, 554.28 and 235.83 is: 325.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.64 : 554.28 = 235.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.64/554.28 = 235.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.64x = 554.28 × 235.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.64x = 130,715.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,715.85/401.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.46

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