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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.28, 602.80 and 239.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.28, 602.80 and 239.76 is: 359.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.28 : 602.80 = 239.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.28/602.80 = 239.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.28x = 602.80 × 239.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.28x = 144,527.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,527.33/402.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.27

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