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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.53, 555.31 and 236.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.53, 555.31 and 236.75 is: 326.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.53 : 555.31 = 236.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.53/555.31 = 236.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.53x = 555.31 × 236.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.53x = 131,466.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,466.27/402.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.60

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