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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.58, 593.28 and 152.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.58, 593.28 and 152.04 is: 228.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.58 : 593.28 = 152.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.58/593.28 = 152.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.58x = 593.28 × 152.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.58x = 90,202.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,202.29/395.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.03

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