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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.96, 554.65 and 236.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.96, 554.65 and 236.18 is: 325.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.96 : 554.65 = 236.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.96/554.65 = 236.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.96x = 554.65 × 236.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.96x = 130,998.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,998.03/401.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.90

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