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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.93, 594.11 and 152.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.93, 594.11 and 152.46 is: 228.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.93 : 594.11 = 152.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.93/594.11 = 152.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.93x = 594.11 × 152.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.93x = 90,577.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,577.25/395.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.77

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