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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.03, 554.93 and 236.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.03, 554.93 and 236.29 is: 326.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.03 : 554.93 = 236.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.03/554.93 = 236.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.03x = 554.93 × 236.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.03x = 131,125.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,125.10/402.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.16

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