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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396.63, 594.60 and 152.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396.63, 594.60 and 152.98 is: 229.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396.63 : 594.60 = 152.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396.63/594.60 = 152.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396.63x = 594.60 × 152.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396.63x = 90,961.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,961.91/396.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.34

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