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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396.19, 594.42 and 152.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396.19, 594.42 and 152.83 is: 229.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396.19 : 594.42 = 152.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396.19/594.42 = 152.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396.19x = 594.42 × 152.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396.19x = 90,845.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,845.21/396.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.30

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