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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.89, 601.36 and 238.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.89, 601.36 and 238.22 is: 357.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.89 : 601.36 = 238.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.89/601.36 = 238.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.89x = 601.36 × 238.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.89x = 143,254.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,254.63/400.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.34

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