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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 394.03, 590.80 and 150.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 394.03, 590.80 and 150.42 is: 225.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    394.03 : 590.80 = 150.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    394.03/590.80 = 150.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    394.03x = 590.80 × 150.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    394.03x = 88,868.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,868.14/394.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.54

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