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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.23, 599.13 and 238.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.23, 599.13 and 238.23 is: 356.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.23 : 599.13 = 238.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.23/599.13 = 238.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.23x = 599.13 × 238.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.23x = 142,730.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,730.74/400.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.62

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