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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.22, 602.10 and 236.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.22, 602.10 and 236.70 is: 355.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.22 : 602.10 = 236.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.22/602.10 = 236.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.22x = 602.10 × 236.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.22x = 142,517.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,517.07/401.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.21

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