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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 398.74, 598.14 and 155.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 398.74, 598.14 and 155.26 is: 232.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    398.74 : 598.14 = 155.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    398.74/598.14 = 155.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    398.74x = 598.14 × 155.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    398.74x = 92,866.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,866.44/398.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.90

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