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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.62, 593.09 and 152.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.62, 593.09 and 152.31 is: 228.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.62 : 593.09 = 152.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.62/593.09 = 152.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.62x = 593.09 × 152.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.62x = 90,335.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,335.57/395.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.34

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