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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.83, 605.15 and 239.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.83, 605.15 and 239.13 is: 358.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.83 : 605.15 = 239.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.83/605.15 = 239.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.83x = 605.15 × 239.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.83x = 144,708.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,708.32/403.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.34

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