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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.12, 602.58 and 238.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.12, 602.58 and 238.91 is: 358.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.12 : 602.58 = 238.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.12/602.58 = 238.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.12x = 602.58 × 238.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.12x = 143,959.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,959.37/401.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.90

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