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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.98, 554.80 and 236.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.98, 554.80 and 236.16 is: 325.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.98 : 554.80 = 236.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.98/554.80 = 236.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.98x = 554.80 × 236.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.98x = 131,021.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,021.57/401.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.94

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