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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.36, 592.86 and 151.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.36, 592.86 and 151.72 is: 227.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.36 : 592.86 = 151.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.36/592.86 = 151.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.36x = 592.86 × 151.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.36x = 89,948.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,948.72/395.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.51

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