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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 398.84, 598.16 and 236.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 398.84, 598.16 and 236.44 is: 354.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    398.84 : 598.16 = 236.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    398.84/598.16 = 236.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    398.84x = 598.16 × 236.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    398.84x = 141,428.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,428.95/398.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.60

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