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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.99, 593.96 and 152.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.99, 593.96 and 152.49 is: 228.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.99 : 593.96 = 152.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.99/593.96 = 152.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.99x = 593.96 × 152.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.99x = 90,572.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,572.20/395.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.73

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