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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.96, 594.04 and 152.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.96, 594.04 and 152.52 is: 228.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.96 : 594.04 = 152.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.96/594.04 = 152.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.96x = 594.04 × 152.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.96x = 90,602.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,602.98/395.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.82

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