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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399.35, 599.23 and 235.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399.35, 599.23 and 235.06 is: 352.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399.35 : 599.23 = 235.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399.35/599.23 = 235.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399.35x = 599.23 × 235.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399.35x = 140,855.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,855.00/399.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.71

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