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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.70, 554.24 and 235.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.70, 554.24 and 235.86 is: 325.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.70 : 554.24 = 235.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.70/554.24 = 235.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.70x = 554.24 × 235.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.70x = 130,723.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,723.05/401.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.42

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