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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.79, 554.48 and 235.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.79, 554.48 and 235.97 is: 325.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.79 : 554.48 = 235.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.79/554.48 = 235.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.79x = 554.48 × 235.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.79x = 130,842.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,842.21/401.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.65

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