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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 397.94, 597.17 and 154.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 397.94, 597.17 and 154.43 is: 231.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    397.94 : 597.17 = 154.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    397.94/597.17 = 154.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    397.94x = 597.17 × 154.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    397.94x = 92,220.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,220.60/397.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.75

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