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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399.48, 600.16 and 237.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399.48, 600.16 and 237.28 is: 356.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399.48 : 600.16 = 237.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399.48/600.16 = 237.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399.48x = 600.16 × 237.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399.48x = 142,405.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,405.96/399.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.48

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