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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396.85, 595.32 and 153.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396.85, 595.32 and 153.44 is: 230.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396.85 : 595.32 = 153.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396.85/595.32 = 153.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396.85x = 595.32 × 153.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396.85x = 91,345.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,345.90/396.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.18

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