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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399.26, 598.99 and 155.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399.26, 598.99 and 155.86 is: 233.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399.26 : 598.99 = 155.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399.26/598.99 = 155.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399.26x = 598.99 × 155.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399.26x = 93,355.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,355.98/399.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.82

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