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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 398.94, 598.26 and 155.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 398.94, 598.26 and 155.50 is: 233.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    398.94 : 598.26 = 155.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    398.94/598.26 = 155.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    398.94x = 598.26 × 155.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    398.94x = 93,029.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,029.43/398.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.19

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