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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.17, 554.87 and 236.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.17, 554.87 and 236.39 is: 326.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.17 : 554.87 = 236.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.17/554.87 = 236.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.17x = 554.87 × 236.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.17x = 131,167.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,167.70/402.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.15

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