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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.89, 602.86 and 239.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.89, 602.86 and 239.22 is: 358.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.89 : 602.86 = 239.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.89/602.86 = 239.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.89x = 602.86 × 239.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.89x = 144,216.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,216.17/401.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.84

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