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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.89, 590.46 and 150.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.89, 590.46 and 150.23 is: 225.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.89 : 590.46 = 150.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.89/590.46 = 150.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.89x = 590.46 × 150.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.89x = 88,704.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,704.81/393.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.20

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