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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 398.16, 597.22 and 233.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 398.16, 597.22 and 233.72 is: 350.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    398.16 : 597.22 = 233.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    398.16/597.22 = 233.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    398.16x = 597.22 × 233.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    398.16x = 139,582.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,582.26/398.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.57

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