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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.01, 592.41 and 151.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.01, 592.41 and 151.40 is: 227.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.01 : 592.41 = 151.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.01/592.41 = 151.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.01x = 592.41 × 151.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.01x = 89,692.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,692.92/395.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.06

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