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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.81, 555.99 and 234.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.81, 555.99 and 234.90 is: 324.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.81 : 555.99 = 234.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.81/555.99 = 234.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.81x = 555.99 × 234.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.81x = 130,602.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,602.85/402.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.23

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