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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396.84, 594.90 and 153.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396.84, 594.90 and 153.31 is: 229.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396.84 : 594.90 = 153.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396.84/594.90 = 153.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396.84x = 594.90 × 153.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396.84x = 91,204.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,204.12/396.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.83

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