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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.44, 588.31 and 149.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.44, 588.31 and 149.13 is: 223.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.44 : 588.31 = 149.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.44/588.31 = 149.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.44x = 588.31 × 149.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.44x = 87,734.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,734.67/392.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.56

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