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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 398.71, 598.37 and 152.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 398.71, 598.37 and 152.14 is: 228.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    398.71 : 598.37 = 152.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    398.71/598.37 = 152.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    398.71x = 598.37 × 152.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    398.71x = 91,036.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,036.01/398.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.33

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