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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 398.82, 597.62 and 236.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 398.82, 597.62 and 236.33 is: 354.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    398.82 : 597.62 = 236.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    398.82/597.62 = 236.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    398.82x = 597.62 × 236.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    398.82x = 141,235.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,235.53/398.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.13

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