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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 394.10, 591.22 and 150.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 394.10, 591.22 and 150.62 is: 225.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    394.10 : 591.22 = 150.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    394.10/591.22 = 150.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    394.10x = 591.22 × 150.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    394.10x = 89,049.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,049.56/394.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.96

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