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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 394.08, 590.81 and 150.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 394.08, 590.81 and 150.47 is: 225.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    394.08 : 590.81 = 150.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    394.08/590.81 = 150.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    394.08x = 590.81 × 150.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    394.08x = 88,895.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,895.47/394.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.58

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