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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 398, 596.88 and 154.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 398, 596.88 and 154.48 is: 231.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    398 : 596.88 = 154.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    398/596.88 = 154.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    398x = 596.88 × 154.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    398x = 92,206.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,206.02/398
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.67

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