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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.58, 555.46 and 236.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.58, 555.46 and 236.73 is: 326.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.58 : 555.46 = 236.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.58/555.46 = 236.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.58x = 555.46 × 236.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.58x = 131,494.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,494.05/402.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.63

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