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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.88, 594.06 and 152.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.88, 594.06 and 152.44 is: 228.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.88 : 594.06 = 152.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.88/594.06 = 152.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.88x = 594.06 × 152.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.88x = 90,558.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,558.51/395.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.75

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