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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.44, 604.19 and 238.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.44, 604.19 and 238.21 is: 357.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.44 : 604.19 = 238.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.44/604.19 = 238.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.44x = 604.19 × 238.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.44x = 143,923.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,923.18/402.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.63

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