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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.60, 555.39 and 236.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.60, 555.39 and 236.71 is: 326.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.60 : 555.39 = 236.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.60/555.39 = 236.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.60x = 555.39 × 236.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.60x = 131,463.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,463.59/402.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.54

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