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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.70, 554.22 and 235.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.70, 554.22 and 235.92 is: 325.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.70 : 554.22 = 235.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.70/554.22 = 235.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.70x = 554.22 × 235.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.70x = 130,751.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,751.58/401.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.50

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