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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.22, 555.06 and 236.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.22, 555.06 and 236.47 is: 326.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.22 : 555.06 = 236.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.22/555.06 = 236.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.22x = 555.06 × 236.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.22x = 131,255.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,255.04/402.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.33

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