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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.30, 592.77 and 151.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.30, 592.77 and 151.66 is: 227.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.30 : 592.77 = 151.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.30/592.77 = 151.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.30x = 592.77 × 151.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.30x = 89,899.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,899.50/395.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.42

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