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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.25, 608.07 and 238.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.25, 608.07 and 238.60 is: 358.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.25 : 608.07 = 238.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.25/608.07 = 238.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.25x = 608.07 × 238.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.25x = 145,085.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,085.50/405.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.01

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