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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 398.69, 597.80 and 154.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 398.69, 597.80 and 154.93 is: 232.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    398.69 : 597.80 = 154.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    398.69/597.80 = 154.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    398.69x = 597.80 × 154.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    398.69x = 92,616.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,616.30/398.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.30

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