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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.84, 593.64 and 152.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.84, 593.64 and 152.40 is: 228.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.84 : 593.64 = 152.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.84/593.64 = 152.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.84x = 593.64 × 152.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.84x = 90,470.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,470.74/395.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.55

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