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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 398.55, 597.92 and 155.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 398.55, 597.92 and 155.09 is: 232.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    398.55 : 597.92 = 155.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    398.55/597.92 = 155.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    398.55x = 597.92 × 155.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    398.55x = 92,727.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,727.65/398.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.66

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