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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 398.88, 597.70 and 236.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 398.88, 597.70 and 236.47 is: 354.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    398.88 : 597.70 = 236.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    398.88/597.70 = 236.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    398.88x = 597.70 × 236.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    398.88x = 141,338.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,338.12/398.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.34

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