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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.52, 593.37 and 152.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.52, 593.37 and 152.12 is: 228.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.52 : 593.37 = 152.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.52/593.37 = 152.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.52x = 593.37 × 152.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.52x = 90,263.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,263.44/395.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.21

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