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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.85, 554.18 and 236.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.85, 554.18 and 236.07 is: 325.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.85 : 554.18 = 236.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.85/554.18 = 236.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.85x = 554.18 × 236.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.85x = 130,824.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,824.09/401.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.55

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