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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399.24, 598.94 and 155.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399.24, 598.94 and 155.78 is: 233.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399.24 : 598.94 = 155.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399.24/598.94 = 155.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399.24x = 598.94 × 155.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399.24x = 93,302.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,302.87/399.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.70

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