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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.89, 594.11 and 152.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.89, 594.11 and 152.41 is: 228.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.89 : 594.11 = 152.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.89/594.11 = 152.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.89x = 594.11 × 152.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.89x = 90,548.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,548.31/395.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.72

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