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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.75, 593.39 and 152.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.75, 593.39 and 152.28 is: 228.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.75 : 593.39 = 152.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.75/593.39 = 152.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.75x = 593.39 × 152.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.75x = 90,361.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,361.81/395.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.33

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