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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399.39, 598.98 and 155.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399.39, 598.98 and 155.78 is: 233.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399.39 : 598.98 = 155.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399.39/598.98 = 155.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399.39x = 598.98 × 155.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399.39x = 93,308.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,308.33/399.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.63

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