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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.86, 600.84 and 238.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.86, 600.84 and 238.32 is: 357.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.86 : 600.84 = 238.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.86/600.84 = 238.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.86x = 600.84 × 238.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.86x = 143,192.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,192.19/400.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.21

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