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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399.68, 598.76 and 237.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399.68, 598.76 and 237.20 is: 355.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399.68 : 598.76 = 237.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399.68/598.76 = 237.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399.68x = 598.76 × 237.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399.68x = 142,025.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,025.87/399.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.35

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