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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399.18, 598.99 and 155.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399.18, 598.99 and 155.72 is: 233.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399.18 : 598.99 = 155.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399.18/598.99 = 155.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399.18x = 598.99 × 155.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399.18x = 93,274.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,274.72/399.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.67

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