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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396.36, 594.33 and 152.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396.36, 594.33 and 152.94 is: 229.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396.36 : 594.33 = 152.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396.36/594.33 = 152.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396.36x = 594.33 × 152.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396.36x = 90,896.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,896.83/396.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.33

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