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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 398.22, 597.55 and 154.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 398.22, 597.55 and 154.72 is: 232.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    398.22 : 597.55 = 154.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    398.22/597.55 = 154.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    398.22x = 597.55 × 154.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    398.22x = 92,454.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,454.86/398.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.17

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