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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 398.31, 597.45 and 237.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 398.31, 597.45 and 237.02 is: 355.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    398.31 : 597.45 = 237.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    398.31/597.45 = 237.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    398.31x = 597.45 × 237.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    398.31x = 141,607.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,607.60/398.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.52

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