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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.36, 555.25 and 236.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.36, 555.25 and 236.57 is: 326.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.36 : 555.25 = 236.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.36/555.25 = 236.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.36x = 555.25 × 236.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.36x = 131,356.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,356.38/402.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.47

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