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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.32, 592.80 and 151.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.32, 592.80 and 151.78 is: 227.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.32 : 592.80 = 151.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.32/592.80 = 151.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.32x = 592.80 × 151.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.32x = 89,975.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,975.18/395.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.60

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