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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.43, 603.99 and 239.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.43, 603.99 and 239.22 is: 359.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.43 : 603.99 = 239.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.43/603.99 = 239.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.43x = 603.99 × 239.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.43x = 144,486.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,486.49/401.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.93

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