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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.38, 555.26 and 236.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.38, 555.26 and 236.66 is: 326.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.38 : 555.26 = 236.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.38/555.26 = 236.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.38x = 555.26 × 236.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.38x = 131,407.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,407.83/402.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.58

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