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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396.06, 593.78 and 152.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396.06, 593.78 and 152.45 is: 228.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396.06 : 593.78 = 152.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396.06/593.78 = 152.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396.06x = 593.78 × 152.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396.06x = 90,521.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,521.76/396.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.56

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