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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399.45, 598.86 and 155.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399.45, 598.86 and 155.91 is: 233.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399.45 : 598.86 = 155.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399.45/598.86 = 155.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399.45x = 598.86 × 155.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399.45x = 93,368.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,368.26/399.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.74

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