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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399.03, 598.48 and 152.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399.03, 598.48 and 152.23 is: 228.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399.03 : 598.48 = 152.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399.03/598.48 = 152.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399.03x = 598.48 × 152.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399.03x = 91,106.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,106.61/399.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.32

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