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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.49, 555.48 and 236.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.49, 555.48 and 236.76 is: 326.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.49 : 555.48 = 236.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.49/555.48 = 236.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.49x = 555.48 × 236.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.49x = 131,516.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,516.37/402.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.75

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