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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.22, 393.06 and 152.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.22, 393.06 and 152.39 is: 228.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.22 : 393.06 = 152.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.22/393.06 = 152.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.22x = 393.06 × 152.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.22x = 59,896.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,896.45/262.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.42

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