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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 398.05, 597.30 and 154.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 398.05, 597.30 and 154.59 is: 231.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    398.05 : 597.30 = 154.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    398.05/597.30 = 154.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    398.05x = 597.30 × 154.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    398.05x = 92,336.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,336.61/398.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.97

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