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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.63, 555.49 and 236.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.63, 555.49 and 236.71 is: 326.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.63 : 555.49 = 236.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.63/555.49 = 236.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.63x = 555.49 × 236.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.63x = 131,490.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,490.04/402.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.58

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