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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.65, 555.71 and 236.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.65, 555.71 and 236.91 is: 326.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.65 : 555.71 = 236.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.65/555.71 = 236.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.65x = 555.71 × 236.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.65x = 131,652.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,652.07/402.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.96

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