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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 397.66, 596.42 and 154.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 397.66, 596.42 and 154.16 is: 231.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    397.66 : 596.42 = 154.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    397.66/596.42 = 154.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    397.66x = 596.42 × 154.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    397.66x = 91,944.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,944.11/397.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.21

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