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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.40, 555.28 and 236.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.40, 555.28 and 236.71 is: 326.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.40 : 555.28 = 236.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.40/555.28 = 236.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.40x = 555.28 × 236.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.40x = 131,440.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,440.33/402.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.64

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