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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399.76, 599.59 and 156.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399.76, 599.59 and 156.46 is: 234.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399.76 : 599.59 = 156.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399.76/599.59 = 156.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399.76x = 599.59 × 156.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399.76x = 93,810.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,810.55/399.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.67

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