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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.05, 592.61 and 151.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.05, 592.61 and 151.51 is: 227.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.05 : 592.61 = 151.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.05/592.61 = 151.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.05x = 592.61 × 151.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.05x = 89,786.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,786.34/395.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.28

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