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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.90, 590.94 and 150.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.90, 590.94 and 150.46 is: 225.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.90 : 590.94 = 150.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.90/590.94 = 150.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.90x = 590.94 × 150.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.90x = 88,912.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,912.83/393.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.72

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