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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.92, 602.26 and 239.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.92, 602.26 and 239.22 is: 358.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.92 : 602.26 = 239.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.92/602.26 = 239.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.92x = 602.26 × 239.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.92x = 144,072.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,072.04/401.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.46

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