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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399.26, 598.06 and 236.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399.26, 598.06 and 236.85 is: 354.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399.26 : 598.06 = 236.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399.26/598.06 = 236.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399.26x = 598.06 × 236.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399.26x = 141,650.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,650.51/399.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.78

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