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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.05, 556.34 and 235.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.05, 556.34 and 235.05 is: 324.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.05 : 556.34 = 235.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.05/556.34 = 235.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.05x = 556.34 × 235.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.05x = 130,766.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,766.54/403.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.44

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