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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399.10, 598.93 and 152.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399.10, 598.93 and 152.54 is: 228.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399.10 : 598.93 = 152.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399.10/598.93 = 152.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399.10x = 598.93 × 152.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399.10x = 91,360.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,360.78/399.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.92

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