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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 398.31, 597.46 and 154.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 398.31, 597.46 and 154.77 is: 232.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    398.31 : 597.46 = 154.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    398.31/597.46 = 154.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    398.31x = 597.46 × 154.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    398.31x = 92,468.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,468.88/398.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.15

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