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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.30, 556.50 and 235.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.30, 556.50 and 235.18 is: 324.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.30 : 556.50 = 235.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.30/556.50 = 235.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.30x = 556.50 × 235.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.30x = 130,877.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,877.67/403.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.52

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