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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.22, 590.02 and 149.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.22, 590.02 and 149.74 is: 224.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.22 : 590.02 = 149.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.22/590.02 = 149.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.22x = 590.02 × 149.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.22x = 88,349.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,349.59/393.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.68

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