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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.49, 590.32 and 150.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.49, 590.32 and 150.09 is: 225.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.49 : 590.32 = 150.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.49/590.32 = 150.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.49x = 590.32 × 150.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.49x = 88,599.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,599.10/393.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.16

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