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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396.54, 594.88 and 153.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396.54, 594.88 and 153.40 is: 230.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396.54 : 594.88 = 153.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396.54/594.88 = 153.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396.54x = 594.88 × 153.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396.54x = 91,254.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,254.59/396.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.13

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