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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396.28, 594.26 and 152.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396.28, 594.26 and 152.65 is: 228.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396.28 : 594.26 = 152.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396.28/594.26 = 152.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396.28x = 594.26 × 152.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396.28x = 90,712.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,712.11/396.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.91

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