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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.83, 554.29 and 236.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.83, 554.29 and 236.01 is: 325.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.83 : 554.29 = 236.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.83/554.29 = 236.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.83x = 554.29 × 236.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.83x = 130,818.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,818.28/401.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.56

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