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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.13, 555.05 and 236.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.13, 555.05 and 236.42 is: 326.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.13 : 555.05 = 236.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.13/555.05 = 236.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.13x = 555.05 × 236.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.13x = 131,224.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,224.82/402.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.32

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