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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 398.08, 597.22 and 154.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 398.08, 597.22 and 154.67 is: 232.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    398.08 : 597.22 = 154.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    398.08/597.22 = 154.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    398.08x = 597.22 × 154.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    398.08x = 92,373.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,373.12/398.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.05

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