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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.98, 601.29 and 236.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.98, 601.29 and 236.54 is: 354.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.98 : 601.29 = 236.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.98/601.29 = 236.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.98x = 601.29 × 236.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.98x = 142,226.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,226.13/400.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.70

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