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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396.21, 594.41 and 152.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396.21, 594.41 and 152.81 is: 229.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396.21 : 594.41 = 152.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396.21/594.41 = 152.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396.21x = 594.41 × 152.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396.21x = 90,828.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,828.06/396.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.24

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