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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 398.31, 597.35 and 154.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 398.31, 597.35 and 154.78 is: 232.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    398.31 : 597.35 = 154.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    398.31/597.35 = 154.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    398.31x = 597.35 × 154.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    398.31x = 92,457.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,457.83/398.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.13

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