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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.87, 554.57 and 236.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.87, 554.57 and 236.16 is: 325.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.87 : 554.57 = 236.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.87/554.57 = 236.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.87x = 554.57 × 236.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.87x = 130,966.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,966.07/401.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.90

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