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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.81, 555.69 and 236.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.81, 555.69 and 236.95 is: 326.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.81 : 555.69 = 236.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.81/555.69 = 236.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.81x = 555.69 × 236.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.81x = 131,670.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,670.24/402.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.88

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