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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.01, 592.45 and 151.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.01, 592.45 and 151.47 is: 227.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.01 : 592.45 = 151.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.01/592.45 = 151.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.01x = 592.45 × 151.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.01x = 89,738.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,738.02/395.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.18

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