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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.99, 594.06 and 152.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.99, 594.06 and 152.51 is: 228.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.99 : 594.06 = 152.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.99/594.06 = 152.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.99x = 594.06 × 152.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.99x = 90,598.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,598.65/395.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.79

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