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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 397.96, 596.97 and 154.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 397.96, 596.97 and 154.49 is: 231.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    397.96 : 596.97 = 154.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    397.96/596.97 = 154.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    397.96x = 596.97 × 154.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    397.96x = 92,222.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,222.91/397.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.74

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