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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.11, 554.89 and 236.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.11, 554.89 and 236.36 is: 326.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.11 : 554.89 = 236.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.11/554.89 = 236.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.11x = 554.89 × 236.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.11x = 131,149.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,149.84/402.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.15

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