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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 398.88, 598.62 and 155.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 398.88, 598.62 and 155.27 is: 233.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    398.88 : 598.62 = 155.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    398.88/598.62 = 155.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    398.88x = 598.62 × 155.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    398.88x = 92,947.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,947.73/398.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.02

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