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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.35, 555.38 and 236.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.35, 555.38 and 236.56 is: 326.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.35 : 555.38 = 236.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.35/555.38 = 236.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.35x = 555.38 × 236.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.35x = 131,376.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,376.73/402.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.52

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