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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 398.37, 597.56 and 154.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 398.37, 597.56 and 154.90 is: 232.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    398.37 : 597.56 = 154.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    398.37/597.56 = 154.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    398.37x = 597.56 × 154.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    398.37x = 92,562.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,562.02/398.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.35

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