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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.71, 555.66 and 236.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.71, 555.66 and 236.81 is: 326.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.71 : 555.66 = 236.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.71/555.66 = 236.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.71x = 555.66 × 236.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.71x = 131,587.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,587.23/402.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.75

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