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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.52, 555.56 and 236.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.52, 555.56 and 236.83 is: 326.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.52 : 555.56 = 236.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.52/555.56 = 236.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.52x = 555.56 × 236.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.52x = 131,573.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,573.27/402.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.87

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