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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.35, 601.11 and 238.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.35, 601.11 and 238.13 is: 357.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.35 : 601.11 = 238.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.35/601.11 = 238.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.35x = 601.11 × 238.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.35x = 143,139.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,139.32/400.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.54

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