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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 398.12, 597.17 and 154.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 398.12, 597.17 and 154.47 is: 231.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    398.12 : 597.17 = 154.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    398.12/597.17 = 154.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    398.12x = 597.17 × 154.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    398.12x = 92,244.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,244.85/398.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.70

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