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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.74, 600.22 and 238.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.74, 600.22 and 238.06 is: 356.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.74 : 600.22 = 238.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.74/600.22 = 238.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.74x = 600.22 × 238.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.74x = 142,888.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,888.37/400.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.56

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