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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.83, 554.58 and 236.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.83, 554.58 and 236.14 is: 325.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.83 : 554.58 = 236.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.83/554.58 = 236.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.83x = 554.58 × 236.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.83x = 130,958.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,958.52/401.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.91

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