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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.52, 555.55 and 236.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.52, 555.55 and 236.74 is: 326.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.52 : 555.55 = 236.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.52/555.55 = 236.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.52x = 555.55 × 236.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.52x = 131,519.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,519.64/402.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.74

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