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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.98, 593.80 and 152.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.98, 593.80 and 152.37 is: 228.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.98 : 593.80 = 152.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.98/593.80 = 152.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.98x = 593.80 × 152.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.98x = 90,476.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,476.93/395.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.49

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