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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.81, 590.48 and 150.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.81, 590.48 and 150.35 is: 225.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.81 : 590.48 = 150.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.81/590.48 = 150.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.81x = 590.48 × 150.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.81x = 88,778.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,778.67/393.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.44

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