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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 398.26, 596.57 and 235.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 398.26, 596.57 and 235.85 is: 353.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    398.26 : 596.57 = 235.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    398.26/596.57 = 235.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    398.26x = 596.57 × 235.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    398.26x = 140,701.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,701.35/398.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.29

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