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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.98, 556.12 and 234.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.98, 556.12 and 234.96 is: 324.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.98 : 556.12 = 234.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.98/556.12 = 234.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.98x = 556.12 × 234.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.98x = 130,665.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,665.96/402.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.25

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