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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.28, 592.50 and 151.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.28, 592.50 and 151.74 is: 227.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.28 : 592.50 = 151.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.28/592.50 = 151.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.28x = 592.50 × 151.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.28x = 89,905.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,905.95/395.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.45

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