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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.65, 590.70 and 150.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.65, 590.70 and 150.35 is: 225.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.65 : 590.70 = 150.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.65/590.70 = 150.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.65x = 590.70 × 150.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.65x = 88,811.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,811.75/393.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.61

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