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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.34, 555.35 and 236.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.34, 555.35 and 236.56 is: 326.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.34 : 555.35 = 236.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.34/555.35 = 236.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.34x = 555.35 × 236.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.34x = 131,372.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,372.41/402.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.52

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