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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.64, 555.74 and 236.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.64, 555.74 and 236.86 is: 326.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.64 : 555.74 = 236.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.64/555.74 = 236.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.64x = 555.74 × 236.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.64x = 131,632.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,632.58/402.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.92

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