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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 398.88, 597.36 and 206

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 398.88, 597.36 and 206 is: 308.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    398.88 : 597.36 = 206 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    398.88/597.36 = 206/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    398.88x = 597.36 × 206
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    398.88x = 123,056.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,056.16/398.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.50

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