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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399.69, 599.31 and 156.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399.69, 599.31 and 156.15 is: 234.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399.69 : 599.31 = 156.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399.69/599.31 = 156.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399.69x = 599.31 × 156.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399.69x = 93,582.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,582.26/399.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.14

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