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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 397.83, 596.26 and 154.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 397.83, 596.26 and 154.29 is: 231.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    397.83 : 596.26 = 154.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    397.83/596.26 = 154.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    397.83x = 596.26 × 154.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    397.83x = 91,996.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,996.96/397.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.25

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