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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.38, 555.28 and 236.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.38, 555.28 and 236.60 is: 326.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.38 : 555.28 = 236.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.38/555.28 = 236.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.38x = 555.28 × 236.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.38x = 131,376.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,376.47/402.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.50

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