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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.81, 554.48 and 236.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.81, 554.48 and 236.10 is: 325.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.81 : 554.48 = 236.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.81/554.48 = 236.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.81x = 554.48 × 236.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.81x = 130,912.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,912.73/401.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.81

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