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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 398.44, 597.39 and 154.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 398.44, 597.39 and 154.90 is: 232.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    398.44 : 597.39 = 154.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    398.44/597.39 = 154.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    398.44x = 597.39 × 154.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    398.44x = 92,535.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,535.71/398.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.25

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