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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.20, 599.10 and 237.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.20, 599.10 and 237.80 is: 355.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.20 : 599.10 = 237.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.20/599.10 = 237.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.20x = 599.10 × 237.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.20x = 142,465.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,465.98/400.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.99

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