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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.98, 594.17 and 152.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.98, 594.17 and 152.68 is: 229.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.98 : 594.17 = 152.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.98/594.17 = 152.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.98x = 594.17 × 152.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.98x = 90,717.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,717.88/395.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.10

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