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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396.11, 593.93 and 152.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396.11, 593.93 and 152.44 is: 228.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396.11 : 593.93 = 152.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396.11/593.93 = 152.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396.11x = 593.93 × 152.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396.11x = 90,537.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,537.59/396.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.57

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