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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.86, 554.67 and 236.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.86, 554.67 and 236.18 is: 325.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.86 : 554.67 = 236.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.86/554.67 = 236.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.86x = 554.67 × 236.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.86x = 131,003.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,003.69/401.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.99

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