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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.36, 555.16 and 236.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.36, 555.16 and 236.56 is: 326.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.36 : 555.16 = 236.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.36/555.16 = 236.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.36x = 555.16 × 236.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.36x = 131,328.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,328.65/402.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.40

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