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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399.07, 598.67 and 155.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399.07, 598.67 and 155.46 is: 233.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399.07 : 598.67 = 155.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399.07/598.67 = 155.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399.07x = 598.67 × 155.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399.07x = 93,068.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,068.80/399.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.22

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