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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.24, 592.86 and 151.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.24, 592.86 and 151.84 is: 227.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.24 : 592.86 = 151.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.24/592.86 = 151.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.24x = 592.86 × 151.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.24x = 90,019.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,019.86/395.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.76

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