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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 398.26, 597.38 and 154.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 398.26, 597.38 and 154.62 is: 231.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    398.26 : 597.38 = 154.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    398.26/597.38 = 154.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    398.26x = 597.38 × 154.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    398.26x = 92,365.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,365.75/398.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.92

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