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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399.42, 598.97 and 155.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399.42, 598.97 and 155.91 is: 233.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399.42 : 598.97 = 155.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399.42/598.97 = 155.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399.42x = 598.97 × 155.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399.42x = 93,385.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,385.80/399.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.80

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