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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399.67, 599.30 and 235.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399.67, 599.30 and 235.19 is: 352.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399.67 : 599.30 = 235.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399.67/599.30 = 235.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399.67x = 599.30 × 235.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399.67x = 140,945.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,945.19/399.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.66

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