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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.21, 593.12 and 151.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.21, 593.12 and 151.81 is: 227.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.21 : 593.12 = 151.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.21/593.12 = 151.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.21x = 593.12 × 151.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.21x = 90,040.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,040.44/395.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.83

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