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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 398.54, 597.86 and 155.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 398.54, 597.86 and 155.28 is: 232.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    398.54 : 597.86 = 155.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    398.54/597.86 = 155.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    398.54x = 597.86 × 155.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    398.54x = 92,835.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,835.70/398.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.94

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