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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 398.28, 596.80 and 235.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 398.28, 596.80 and 235.76 is: 353.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    398.28 : 596.80 = 235.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    398.28/596.80 = 235.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    398.28x = 596.80 × 235.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    398.28x = 140,701.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,701.57/398.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.27

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