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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.26, 555.12 and 236.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.26, 555.12 and 236.48 is: 326.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.26 : 555.12 = 236.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.26/555.12 = 236.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.26x = 555.12 × 236.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.26x = 131,274.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,274.78/402.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.34

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