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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399.15, 598.76 and 155.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399.15, 598.76 and 155.67 is: 233.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399.15 : 598.76 = 155.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399.15/598.76 = 155.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399.15x = 598.76 × 155.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399.15x = 93,208.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,208.19/399.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.52

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