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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.86, 605.31 and 239.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.86, 605.31 and 239.10 is: 358.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.86 : 605.31 = 239.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.86/605.31 = 239.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.86x = 605.31 × 239.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.86x = 144,729.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,729.62/403.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.37

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