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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.87, 593.46 and 152.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.87, 593.46 and 152.57 is: 228.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.87 : 593.46 = 152.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.87/593.46 = 152.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.87x = 593.46 × 152.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.87x = 90,541.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,541.61/395.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.72

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