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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.22, 601.80 and 239.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.22, 601.80 and 239.93 is: 359.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.22 : 601.80 = 239.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.22/601.80 = 239.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.22x = 601.80 × 239.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.22x = 144,389.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,389.87/401.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.88

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