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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.84, 590.28 and 150.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.84, 590.28 and 150.16 is: 225.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.84 : 590.28 = 150.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.84/590.28 = 150.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.84x = 590.28 × 150.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.84x = 88,636.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,636.44/393.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.06

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