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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.97, 590.98 and 150.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.97, 590.98 and 150.49 is: 225.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.97 : 590.98 = 150.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.97/590.98 = 150.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.97x = 590.98 × 150.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.97x = 88,936.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,936.58/393.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.74

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