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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.59, 593.48 and 152.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.59, 593.48 and 152.05 is: 228.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.59 : 593.48 = 152.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.59/593.48 = 152.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.59x = 593.48 × 152.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.59x = 90,237.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,237.53/395.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.11

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