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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 398.17, 598.07 and 236.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 398.17, 598.07 and 236.17 is: 354.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    398.17 : 598.07 = 236.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    398.17/598.07 = 236.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    398.17x = 598.07 × 236.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    398.17x = 141,246.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,246.19/398.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.74

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