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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.16, 554.97 and 236.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.16, 554.97 and 236.37 is: 326.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.16 : 554.97 = 236.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.16/554.97 = 236.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.16x = 554.97 × 236.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.16x = 131,174.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,174.30/402.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.18

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