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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 398.55, 597.64 and 148.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 398.55, 597.64 and 148.31 is: 222.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    398.55 : 597.64 = 148.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    398.55/597.64 = 148.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    398.55x = 597.64 × 148.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    398.55x = 88,635.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,635.99/398.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.40

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