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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.81, 554.40 and 236.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.81, 554.40 and 236.03 is: 325.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.81 : 554.40 = 236.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.81/554.40 = 236.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.81x = 554.40 × 236.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.81x = 130,855.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,855.03/401.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.66

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