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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 398.16, 597.87 and 236.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 398.16, 597.87 and 236.57 is: 355.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    398.16 : 597.87 = 236.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    398.16/597.87 = 236.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    398.16x = 597.87 × 236.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    398.16x = 141,435.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,435.12/398.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.22

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