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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.23, 592.77 and 151.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.23, 592.77 and 151.72 is: 227.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.23 : 592.77 = 151.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.23/592.77 = 151.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.23x = 592.77 × 151.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.23x = 89,936.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,936.63/395.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.56

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