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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.80, 555.99 and 234.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.80, 555.99 and 234.80 is: 324.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.80 : 555.99 = 234.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.80/555.99 = 234.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.80x = 555.99 × 234.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.80x = 130,545.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,545.28/402.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.09

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