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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.71, 593.64 and 152.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.71, 593.64 and 152.23 is: 228.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.71 : 593.64 = 152.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.71/593.64 = 152.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.71x = 593.64 × 152.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.71x = 90,369.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,369.82/395.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.37

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