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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.64, 590.56 and 150.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.64, 590.56 and 150.17 is: 225.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.64 : 590.56 = 150.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.64/590.56 = 150.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.64x = 590.56 × 150.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.64x = 88,684.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,684.40/393.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.29

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