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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.17, 555 and 236.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.17, 555 and 236.33 is: 326.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.17 : 555 = 236.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.17/555 = 236.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.17x = 555 × 236.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.17x = 131,163.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,163.15/402.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.14

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