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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396.15, 594.23 and 152.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396.15, 594.23 and 152.69 is: 229.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396.15 : 594.23 = 152.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396.15/594.23 = 152.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396.15x = 594.23 × 152.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396.15x = 90,729.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,729.24/396.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.03

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