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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.96, 593.80 and 152.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.96, 593.80 and 152.46 is: 228.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.96 : 593.80 = 152.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.96/593.80 = 152.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.96x = 593.80 × 152.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.96x = 90,530.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,530.37/395.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.64

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