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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.56, 579.62 and 152.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.56, 579.62 and 152.24 is: 228.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.56 : 579.62 = 152.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.56/579.62 = 152.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.56x = 579.62 × 152.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.56x = 88,241.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,241.35/386.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.27

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