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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.65, 593.51 and 152.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.65, 593.51 and 152.15 is: 228.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.65 : 593.51 = 152.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.65/593.51 = 152.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.65x = 593.51 × 152.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.65x = 90,302.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,302.55/395.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.24

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