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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396.21, 594.06 and 152.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396.21, 594.06 and 152.63 is: 228.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396.21 : 594.06 = 152.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396.21/594.06 = 152.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396.21x = 594.06 × 152.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396.21x = 90,671.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,671.38/396.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.85

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