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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 398.71, 597.82 and 154.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 398.71, 597.82 and 154.95 is: 232.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    398.71 : 597.82 = 154.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    398.71/597.82 = 154.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    398.71x = 597.82 × 154.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    398.71x = 92,635.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,635.03/398.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.34

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