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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 398.49, 597.60 and 154.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 398.49, 597.60 and 154.89 is: 232.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    398.49 : 597.60 = 154.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    398.49/597.60 = 154.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    398.49x = 597.60 × 154.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    398.49x = 92,562.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,562.26/398.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.28

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