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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.88, 601.92 and 239.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.88, 601.92 and 239.76 is: 359.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.88 : 601.92 = 239.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.88/601.92 = 239.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.88x = 601.92 × 239.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.88x = 144,316.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,316.34/401.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.10

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