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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.01, 554.82 and 236.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.01, 554.82 and 236.28 is: 326.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.01 : 554.82 = 236.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.01/554.82 = 236.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.01x = 554.82 × 236.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.01x = 131,091.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,091.69/402.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.09

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