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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399.58, 599.48 and 156.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399.58, 599.48 and 156.04 is: 234.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399.58 : 599.48 = 156.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399.58/599.48 = 156.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399.58x = 599.48 × 156.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399.58x = 93,542.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,542.86/399.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.10

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