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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.82, 554.44 and 235.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.82, 554.44 and 235.99 is: 325.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.82 : 554.44 = 235.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.82/554.44 = 235.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.82x = 554.44 × 235.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.82x = 130,842.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,842.30/401.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.62

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