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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396.43, 594.76 and 152.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396.43, 594.76 and 152.98 is: 229.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396.43 : 594.76 = 152.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396.43/594.76 = 152.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396.43x = 594.76 × 152.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396.43x = 90,986.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,986.38/396.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.51

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