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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 397.81, 596.94 and 154.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 397.81, 596.94 and 154.34 is: 231.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    397.81 : 596.94 = 154.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    397.81/596.94 = 154.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    397.81x = 596.94 × 154.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    397.81x = 92,130.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,130.39/397.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.59

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