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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396.26, 593.88 and 152.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396.26, 593.88 and 152.54 is: 228.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396.26 : 593.88 = 152.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396.26/593.88 = 152.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396.26x = 593.88 × 152.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396.26x = 90,590.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,590.46/396.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.61

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