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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396.59, 595.24 and 153.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396.59, 595.24 and 153.29 is: 230.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396.59 : 595.24 = 153.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396.59/595.24 = 153.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396.59x = 595.24 × 153.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396.59x = 91,245.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,245.44/396.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.08

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