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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396.83, 595.16 and 153.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396.83, 595.16 and 153.32 is: 229.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396.83 : 595.16 = 153.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396.83/595.16 = 153.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396.83x = 595.16 × 153.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396.83x = 91,246.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,246.19/396.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.94

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