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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.82, 555.94 and 234.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.82, 555.94 and 234.84 is: 324.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.82 : 555.94 = 234.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.82/555.94 = 234.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.82x = 555.94 × 234.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.82x = 130,556.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,556.95/402.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.11

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