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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 398.57, 597.83 and 154.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 398.57, 597.83 and 154.94 is: 232.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    398.57 : 597.83 = 154.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    398.57/597.83 = 154.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    398.57x = 597.83 × 154.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    398.57x = 92,624.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,624.02/398.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.39

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