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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399.38, 598.84 and 237.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399.38, 598.84 and 237.18 is: 355.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399.38 : 598.84 = 237.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399.38/598.84 = 237.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399.38x = 598.84 × 237.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399.38x = 142,028.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,028.69/399.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.62

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