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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399.46, 598.86 and 155.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399.46, 598.86 and 155.92 is: 233.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399.46 : 598.86 = 155.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399.46/598.86 = 155.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399.46x = 598.86 × 155.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399.46x = 93,374.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,374.25/399.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.75

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