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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399.20, 598.86 and 236.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399.20, 598.86 and 236.69 is: 355.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399.20 : 598.86 = 236.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399.20/598.86 = 236.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399.20x = 598.86 × 236.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399.20x = 141,743.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,743.42/399.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.07

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