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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 398.10, 597.39 and 154.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 398.10, 597.39 and 154.62 is: 232.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    398.10 : 597.39 = 154.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    398.10/597.39 = 154.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    398.10x = 597.39 × 154.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    398.10x = 92,368.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,368.44/398.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.02

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