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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399.16, 598.30 and 237.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399.16, 598.30 and 237.16 is: 355.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399.16 : 598.30 = 237.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399.16/598.30 = 237.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399.16x = 598.30 × 237.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399.16x = 141,892.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,892.83/399.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.48

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