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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.78, 555.86 and 236.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.78, 555.86 and 236.97 is: 327.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.78 : 555.86 = 236.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.78/555.86 = 236.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.78x = 555.86 × 236.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.78x = 131,720.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,720.96/402.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.03

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