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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396.98, 595.67 and 153.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396.98, 595.67 and 153.50 is: 230.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396.98 : 595.67 = 153.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396.98/595.67 = 153.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396.98x = 595.67 × 153.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396.98x = 91,431.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,431.60/396.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.32

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