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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396.68, 594.96 and 153.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396.68, 594.96 and 153.08 is: 229.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396.68 : 594.96 = 153.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396.68/594.96 = 153.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396.68x = 594.96 × 153.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396.68x = 91,073.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,073.50/396.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.59

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