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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.09, 592.56 and 151.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.09, 592.56 and 151.55 is: 227.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.09 : 592.56 = 151.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.09/592.56 = 151.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.09x = 592.56 × 151.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.09x = 89,799.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,799.51/395.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.29

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