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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.88, 594.12 and 152.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.88, 594.12 and 152.46 is: 228.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.88 : 594.12 = 152.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.88/594.12 = 152.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.88x = 594.12 × 152.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.88x = 90,579.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,579.54/395.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.81

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