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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.43, 602.47 and 238.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.43, 602.47 and 238.23 is: 358.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.43 : 602.47 = 238.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.43/602.47 = 238.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.43x = 602.47 × 238.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.43x = 143,526.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,526.43/400.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.43

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