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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396.08, 594.19 and 152.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396.08, 594.19 and 152.58 is: 228.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396.08 : 594.19 = 152.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396.08/594.19 = 152.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396.08x = 594.19 × 152.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396.08x = 90,661.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,661.51/396.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.90

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