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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.52, 555.48 and 236.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.52, 555.48 and 236.73 is: 326.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.52 : 555.48 = 236.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.52/555.48 = 236.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.52x = 555.48 × 236.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.52x = 131,498.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,498.78/402.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.69

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