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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396.55, 594.82 and 152.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396.55, 594.82 and 152.90 is: 229.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396.55 : 594.82 = 152.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396.55/594.82 = 152.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396.55x = 594.82 × 152.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396.55x = 90,949.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,949.08/396.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.35

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