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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.94, 554.64 and 236.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.94, 554.64 and 236.13 is: 325.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.94 : 554.64 = 236.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.94/554.64 = 236.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.94x = 554.64 × 236.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.94x = 130,964.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,964.37/401.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.83

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