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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399.22, 599.28 and 237.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399.22, 599.28 and 237.22 is: 356.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399.22 : 599.28 = 237.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399.22/599.28 = 237.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399.22x = 599.28 × 237.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399.22x = 142,161.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,161.20/399.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.10

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