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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 398.38, 597.22 and 154.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 398.38, 597.22 and 154.74 is: 231.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    398.38 : 597.22 = 154.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    398.38/597.22 = 154.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    398.38x = 597.22 × 154.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    398.38x = 92,413.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,413.82/398.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.97

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