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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.07, 554.74 and 236.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.07, 554.74 and 236.29 is: 326.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.07 : 554.74 = 236.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.07/554.74 = 236.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.07x = 554.74 × 236.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.07x = 131,079.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,079.51/402.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.01

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