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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.50, 601.66 and 238.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.50, 601.66 and 238.28 is: 357.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.50 : 601.66 = 238.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.50/601.66 = 238.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.50x = 601.66 × 238.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.50x = 143,363.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,363.54/400.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.96

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