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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 398.29, 597.43 and 154.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 398.29, 597.43 and 154.99 is: 232.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    398.29 : 597.43 = 154.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    398.29/597.43 = 154.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    398.29x = 597.43 × 154.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    398.29x = 92,592.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,592.69/398.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.48

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