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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.12, 555.12 and 236.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.12, 555.12 and 236.32 is: 326.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.12 : 555.12 = 236.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.12/555.12 = 236.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.12x = 555.12 × 236.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.12x = 131,185.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,185.96/402.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.24

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