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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 398.88, 598.56 and 155.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 398.88, 598.56 and 155.61 is: 233.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    398.88 : 598.56 = 155.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    398.88/598.56 = 155.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    398.88x = 598.56 × 155.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    398.88x = 93,141.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,141.92/398.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.51

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