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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396.34, 594.40 and 152.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396.34, 594.40 and 152.80 is: 229.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396.34 : 594.40 = 152.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396.34/594.40 = 152.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396.34x = 594.40 × 152.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396.34x = 90,824.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,824.32/396.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.16

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