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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.12, 554.85 and 236.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.12, 554.85 and 236.34 is: 326.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.12 : 554.85 = 236.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.12/554.85 = 236.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.12x = 554.85 × 236.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.12x = 131,133.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,133.25/402.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.10

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