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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.15, 601.83 and 238.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.15, 601.83 and 238.95 is: 358.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.15 : 601.83 = 238.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.15/601.83 = 238.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.15x = 601.83 × 238.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.15x = 143,807.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,807.28/401.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.49

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