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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399.36, 598.81 and 155.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399.36, 598.81 and 155.61 is: 233.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399.36 : 598.81 = 155.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399.36/598.81 = 155.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399.36x = 598.81 × 155.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399.36x = 93,177.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,177.83/399.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.32

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