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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.34, 555.25 and 236.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.34, 555.25 and 236.53 is: 326.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.34 : 555.25 = 236.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.34/555.25 = 236.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.34x = 555.25 × 236.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.34x = 131,333.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,333.28/402.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.42

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