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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399.27, 599.21 and 152.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399.27, 599.21 and 152.70 is: 229.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399.27 : 599.21 = 152.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399.27/599.21 = 152.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399.27x = 599.21 × 152.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399.27x = 91,499.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,499.37/399.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.17

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