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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.27, 555.20 and 236.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.27, 555.20 and 236.62 is: 326.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.27 : 555.20 = 236.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.27/555.20 = 236.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.27x = 555.20 × 236.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.27x = 131,373.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,373.15/402.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.58

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