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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.16, 556.31 and 235.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.16, 556.31 and 235.07 is: 324.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.16 : 556.31 = 235.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.16/556.31 = 235.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.16x = 556.31 × 235.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.16x = 130,767.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,767.83/403.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.36

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