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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.42, 593.19 and 152.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.42, 593.19 and 152.11 is: 228.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.42 : 593.19 = 152.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.42/593.19 = 152.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.42x = 593.19 × 152.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.42x = 90,230.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,230.87/395.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.19

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