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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399.54, 599.08 and 155.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399.54, 599.08 and 155.78 is: 233.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399.54 : 599.08 = 155.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399.54/599.08 = 155.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399.54x = 599.08 × 155.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399.54x = 93,324.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,324.68/399.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.58

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