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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399.04, 598.41 and 155.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399.04, 598.41 and 155.54 is: 233.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399.04 : 598.41 = 155.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399.04/598.41 = 155.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399.04x = 598.41 × 155.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399.04x = 93,076.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,076.69/399.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.25

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