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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396.32, 594.15 and 152.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396.32, 594.15 and 152.70 is: 228.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396.32 : 594.15 = 152.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396.32/594.15 = 152.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396.32x = 594.15 × 152.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396.32x = 90,726.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,726.71/396.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.93

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