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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 397.79, 596.43 and 154.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 397.79, 596.43 and 154.25 is: 231.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    397.79 : 596.43 = 154.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    397.79/596.43 = 154.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    397.79x = 596.43 × 154.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    397.79x = 91,999.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,999.33/397.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.28

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