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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 398.32, 596.88 and 235.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 398.32, 596.88 and 235.68 is: 353.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    398.32 : 596.88 = 235.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    398.32/596.88 = 235.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    398.32x = 596.88 × 235.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    398.32x = 140,672.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,672.68/398.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.16

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