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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.45, 555.39 and 236.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.45, 555.39 and 236.63 is: 326.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.45 : 555.39 = 236.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.45/555.39 = 236.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.45x = 555.39 × 236.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.45x = 131,419.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,419.16/402.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.55

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