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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 398.38, 597.87 and 154.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 398.38, 597.87 and 154.77 is: 232.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    398.38 : 597.87 = 154.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    398.38/597.87 = 154.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    398.38x = 597.87 × 154.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    398.38x = 92,528.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,528.58/398.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.27

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