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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.70, 554.44 and 235.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.70, 554.44 and 235.97 is: 325.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.70 : 554.44 = 235.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.70/554.44 = 235.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.70x = 554.44 × 235.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.70x = 130,827.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,827.25/401.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.69

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