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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.62, 590.28 and 150.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.62, 590.28 and 150.20 is: 225.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.62 : 590.28 = 150.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.62/590.28 = 150.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.62x = 590.28 × 150.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.62x = 88,660.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,660.06/393.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.24

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