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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.23, 554.85 and 236.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.23, 554.85 and 236.32 is: 325.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.23 : 554.85 = 236.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.23/554.85 = 236.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.23x = 554.85 × 236.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.23x = 131,120.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,120.76/402.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.98

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