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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.14, 600.21 and 237.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.14, 600.21 and 237.87 is: 356.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.14 : 600.21 = 237.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.14/600.21 = 237.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.14x = 600.21 × 237.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.14x = 142,771.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,771.95/400.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.81

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