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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.41, 555.31 and 236.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.41, 555.31 and 236.59 is: 326.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.41 : 555.31 = 236.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.41/555.31 = 236.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.41x = 555.31 × 236.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.41x = 131,379.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,379.70/402.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.48

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