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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.35, 589.67 and 150.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.35, 589.67 and 150.04 is: 224.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.35 : 589.67 = 150.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.35/589.67 = 150.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.35x = 589.67 × 150.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.35x = 88,471.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,471.86/393.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.92

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