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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.76, 554.28 and 235.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.76, 554.28 and 235.92 is: 325.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.76 : 554.28 = 235.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.76/554.28 = 235.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.76x = 554.28 × 235.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.76x = 130,765.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,765.74/401.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.48

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