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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 398.67, 598.82 and 236.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 398.67, 598.82 and 236.67 is: 355.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    398.67 : 598.82 = 236.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    398.67/598.82 = 236.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    398.67x = 598.82 × 236.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    398.67x = 141,722.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,722.73/398.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.49

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