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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 398.58, 597.90 and 155.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 398.58, 597.90 and 155.12 is: 232.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    398.58 : 597.90 = 155.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    398.58/597.90 = 155.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    398.58x = 597.90 × 155.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    398.58x = 92,746.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,746.25/398.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.69

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