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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.85, 593.82 and 152.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.85, 593.82 and 152.44 is: 228.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.85 : 593.82 = 152.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.85/593.82 = 152.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.85x = 593.82 × 152.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.85x = 90,522.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,522.66/395.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.68

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