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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.07, 554.73 and 236.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.07, 554.73 and 236.26 is: 325.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.07 : 554.73 = 236.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.07/554.73 = 236.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.07x = 554.73 × 236.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.07x = 131,060.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,060.51/402.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.96

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