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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399.47, 598.88 and 156.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399.47, 598.88 and 156.20 is: 234.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399.47 : 598.88 = 156.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399.47/598.88 = 156.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399.47x = 598.88 × 156.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399.47x = 93,546.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,546.94/399.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.18

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