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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 394.12, 591.36 and 150.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 394.12, 591.36 and 150.70 is: 226.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    394.12 : 591.36 = 150.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    394.12/591.36 = 150.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    394.12x = 591.36 × 150.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    394.12x = 89,117.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,117.95/394.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.12

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