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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.56, 593.34 and 152.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.56, 593.34 and 152.29 is: 228.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.56 : 593.34 = 152.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.56/593.34 = 152.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.56x = 593.34 × 152.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.56x = 90,359.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,359.75/395.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.44

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