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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.76, 590.74 and 150.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.76, 590.74 and 150.31 is: 225.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.76 : 590.74 = 150.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.76/590.74 = 150.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.76x = 590.74 × 150.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.76x = 88,792.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,792.01/393.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.50

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