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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.88, 590.48 and 150.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.88, 590.48 and 150.23 is: 225.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.88 : 590.48 = 150.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.88/590.48 = 150.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.88x = 590.48 × 150.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.88x = 88,707.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,707.06/393.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.22

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