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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.86, 554.34 and 236.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.86, 554.34 and 236.04 is: 325.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.86 : 554.34 = 236.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.86/554.34 = 236.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.86x = 554.34 × 236.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.86x = 130,846.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,846.78/401.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.60

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