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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.92, 593.79 and 152.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.92, 593.79 and 152.34 is: 228.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.92 : 593.79 = 152.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.92/593.79 = 152.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.92x = 593.79 × 152.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.92x = 90,457.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,457.97/395.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.48

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