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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.82, 593.58 and 152.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.82, 593.58 and 152.16 is: 228.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.82 : 593.58 = 152.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.82/593.58 = 152.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.82x = 593.58 × 152.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.82x = 90,319.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,319.13/395.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.18

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