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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.58, 593.45 and 152.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.58, 593.45 and 152.09 is: 228.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.58 : 593.45 = 152.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.58/593.45 = 152.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.58x = 593.45 × 152.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.58x = 90,254.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,254.08/395.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.16

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