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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.92, 593.92 and 152.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.92, 593.92 and 152.48 is: 228.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.92 : 593.92 = 152.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.92/593.92 = 152.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.92x = 593.92 × 152.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.92x = 90,560.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,560.92/395.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.74

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