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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.84, 593.58 and 152.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.84, 593.58 and 152.18 is: 228.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.84 : 593.58 = 152.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.84/593.58 = 152.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.84x = 593.58 × 152.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.84x = 90,331.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,331.00/395.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.20

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